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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Difference between Kettuvallam houseboat and Shikara boat?
Houseboats offer stay and bedrooms; Shikara boats are open wooden canoes ideal for narrow village canals.
Q:What dish is iconic in Alleppey backwater cruises?
Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish marinated in spices and baked in banana leaves).