Overnight Houseboat Cruise
20 hours | Easy | Includes all meals; price varies by season and boat type
Where to visit
Where to visit in Alappuzha?
Kerala, India
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Alappuzha (formerly Alleppey) is a coastal city in Kerala, famous as the "Venice of the East". Located on the edge of the vast Vembanad Lake, it is globally renowned for its tranquil backwaters, vast networks of canals, houseboats, and the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
Alappuzha (formerly Alleppey) is a coastal city in Kerala, famous as the "Venice of the East". Located on the edge of the vast Vembanad Lake, it...
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Canoe Ride in Narrow Canals
3 hours | Easy | Paddled canoe for close backwater views
Pathiramanal Island
A beautiful, uninhabited island on Vembanad Lake, accessible only by boat, and a paradise for migratory bird watching. | 13 km
Marari Beach
A pristine, quiet beach lined with coconut palms, offering a peaceful alternative to Alappuzha Beach. | 11 km
Houseboat gliding through backwaters
Photo spot listed in the Alappuzha destination record.
Sunset on Marari Beach
Photo spot listed in the Alappuzha destination record.
Pristine canal reflections in the morning
Photo spot listed in the Alappuzha destination record.
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Cruise the serene backwaters on a traditional houseboat, watch village life along the canals, and relax on Alappuzha Beach.
Best time
October to March
How to reach
Easily reached from Kochi via the scenic NH-66 highway.
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