Alappuzha (Alleppey) is Kerala's water world. A maze of palm-fringed canals, quiet lagoons, and paddy fields below sea level create a peaceful world best explored by boat.
In this article
1. Overnight Kettuvallam Houseboat Cruise
Board a traditional thatched houseboat equipped with modern bedrooms, private decks, and a dedicated chef serving freshly caught fish.
2. Canoe & Shikara Rides in Narrow Canals
Glide through narrow village channels where big boats cannot enter, observing local duck farming, coir making, and village life.
3. Sunset at Marari Beach & Vembanad Lake
End your backwater trip with quiet beach walks along Marari's coconut grove shoreline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Difference between Kettuvallam houseboat and Shikara boat?
Houseboats offer stay and bedrooms; Shikara boats are open wooden canoes ideal for narrow village canals.
What dish is iconic in Alleppey backwater cruises?
Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish marinated in spices and baked in banana leaves).