Alappuzha

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. #india #southindia #veniceofindia
A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. #india #southindia #veniceofindia
The serene beautiful backwaters of Alappuzha. Kerala and the floating Houseboats. There can be nothing more idyllic that to spend a lazy day in the houseboat getting treated to beautiful sights and gorging on some fresh catch.
Only one word ! - experience it ! you will want yourself to chase sunsets and sunrise all your life. #bruisedpassports
Just cruising down the backwaters of Kerala on a private houseboat. Never in my life will I ever get over that day. Absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend the experience.
Uday Backwater Resort

Uday Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is HK$746 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
HK$746
HK$897 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari ...
Uday Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is HK$558 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$558
HK$586 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
7.6/10 Good! (49 reviews)
Stayed there with my family of 3 on NY eve last year. The property was well maintained. While we didn’t get to try all the amenities due to the NY eve rush, the complimentary boat ride on the lake Vemnad was amazing (I would highly recommend to book in advance as it fills our fast). Food was ok. ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Punnamada Resorts

Punnamada Resorts

4 out of 5
Punnamada Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is HK$559 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
HK$559
HK$588 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Terrible experience

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Punnamada Resorts
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Royal Boathouse

Royal Boathouse

3 out of 5
Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The staff were good, friendly and polite 😊 Our room was clean and decent. Food good. We were a bit confused about the itinerary so maybe making it clearer would be helpful to future guests. Thank you 😊

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Royal Boathouse
Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Good food, nice private boat, and great staff!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Cosy Houseboats
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

3/5(1 review)

After visiting Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alappuzha. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

Alleppey Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Alappuzha with a stop at Alleppey Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Alleppey Lighthouse

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple is just one of the places to see in Mullakkal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple

Learn about the local history of Mullakkal when you take a trip to Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple.

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple

Padanilam Parabrahma Temple

Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is just one of the places to see in Mullakkal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Padanilam Parabrahma Temple

Ponnumthuruthu Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ponnumthuruthu Island during your travels in Mullakkal. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Ponnumthuruthu Island

Things to do

Private single room Boat

21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

HK$2,893
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life
Kuttamangalam open country boat tour

Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi

HK$1,689
per adult
Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi
God's Own Garden

Kerala Backwater Cruise in Exclusive Water Taxi Explores Narrows

HK$1,173
per adult
Kerala Backwater Cruise in Exclusive Water Taxi Explores Narrows
Kerala Backwater Cruise

Glide Into Paradise The Ultimate Kerala Backwater Cruise

HK$3,042
per adult
Glide Into Paradise The Ultimate Kerala Backwater Cruise
These are My Boats

Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

HK$119
per adult
Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise
Food Walk Alleppey

Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)

HK$266
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)
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Reviews of Alappuzha

3.7
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 50%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Road surfaces distinctly off road conditions

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Perfect house boat trip location. Also nice Alappuzha beach

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Only come here for the houseboats and maybe the beach. There is not much else to do.

5/5 - Excellent

VINOD

It is an non tobacco declared zone. Smoking in public places are banned. Lots of Bars available nearby to Alappuzha beach.

Panoramic river view and traditional house boat in Kerala's Backwaters, India.

Kainakary

A serene scene from Kerala

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