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.
UDS Backwater Resort

UDS Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is HK$958 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
HK$958
HK$1,144 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
Staff were excellent, hotel was beautiful.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

UDS Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$746 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$746
HK$880 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (47 reviews)
Great place. Had a goo psrty for New Year.. Aymaan and staff was really helpful and considerate.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Very good food and clean and no mosquitoes

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Very good food and clean and no mosquitoes

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Cosy Houseboats
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Nice backwater experience
All the staff are friendly and very helpful. The other families we stayed in were also good. We had a fun backwater experience. The restaurant food was also very tasty.The room's also very cmfortable.

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

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 ...
Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
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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

Vijay Beach Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Vijay Beach Park and enjoy the boating in Sea View Ward. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Vijay Beach Park

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

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

Things to do

Private single room Boat

21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

HK$2,858
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$1,669
per adult
Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi
Kerala Backwater Cruise

Glide Into Paradise The Ultimate Kerala Backwater Cruise

HK$3,033
per adult
Glide Into Paradise The Ultimate Kerala Backwater Cruise
God's Own Garden

Kerala Backwater Cruise in Exclusive Water Taxi Explores Narrows

HK$1,169
per adult
Kerala Backwater Cruise in Exclusive Water Taxi Explores Narrows
Alleppey Photography Guided Walk Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride

Alleppey Photography Guided Walk Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride

HK$307
per adult
Alleppey Photography Guided Walk Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride
These are My Boats

Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

HK$129
per adult
Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise
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Reviews of Alappuzha

3.7
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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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.

#india #Kerala God's own country #Alleppey

Kainakary

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