Alleppey - Venice of the East

Kerala is India's most green state. Enchanting backwaters, calm and sandy beaches, hill stations and wildlife make it a perfect destination for tourist. It is my attempt to give my visitors an overview about Kerala Tour, famous destinations, where to stay, what to see etc.

Alleppey - Venice of the East

How to Reach:
By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Alleppey.
By Road: Allepey is well connected with road
Through Water: Connected with Cochin (5 1/2 hrs), Quilon (8 hrs) and Kottayam (2 1/2 hrs

Alleppey also known as Alappuzha is called the "Venice of the East". It is one of the most important tourist centers in Kerala. Alleppey  is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes.  Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela  as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.

Alleppey is also home to Kuttanad, The rice bowl of kerala, one of the very few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is  a land of lush paddy fields and stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Kuttanad is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala. It is here that most of the snake boat races are conducted and a majority of the rice boat & houseboat cruises are scheduled.

So what are you thinking about go and enjoy Kerala Tour.

Kerala Houseboats - Kettuvallam

Have you ever gone houseboat cruising on the picturesque backwaters of Kerala. If you haven't, make sure you do this time on the tour to Kerala. It offers you the most exciting, wonderful and unforgettable experience.

The traditional House boats of Kerala called 'Kettuvallam' needs on introduction. They have their own charm. The people who have visited the Kerala before had a lovely time on these traditional house boats. They take you to the fascinating world where you just float in the luxurious setting over miles and miles.

The Kettuvallam are totally eco friendly boats made of bamboo poles, ropes, coconut fiber, bamboo mats etc. The main wood used in the construction of Kettuvallam is 'Anjali'. They are approximately 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. They are mainly furnished with single room, double room or triple rooms. Kettuvallam are mostly yellowish brown in color, which is furnished with cane and wood interiors. Its floors are carpeted with coir mats.

They were earlier used as grain barges to transport the rice grown in the fields alongside the Kerala backwaters. Due to their sheer shape and size, they can carry load which is thrice that of a goods truck. For centuries Kettuvallam has served as a mode of transport because of its accessibility to the remote areas. They are now turned into the luxury boats to promote tourism in the state.

These traditional houseboats are designed and decorated keeping in mind the comfortability of the tourists. They boosts of all the necessary facilities and are described as the mini mobile resorts.
Kettuvallam provides all kind of comfort and relaxation to the tourists. They boosts of a kitchen, western toilets and an upper deck. The cuisine served on these boats includes the local specialties such as fish, pawns and traditional Keralan cuisine. The latest innovation are the small conference rooms on these houseboats.

Kettuvallam are one of the Kerala's main attractions. People attracted by the simplicity and originality of Kerala have brought back the Kettuvallam back to the backwaters. You can book a traditional Kerala houseboat fitted with appurtenance such as thatched roofs along with the dining and living arrangements. The finest way to enjoy the tour to Kerala is hire one these traditional boats and sail among the dancing waves of backwaters amidst the luxurious surrounding.

Experience Unique Charm of Kerala Houseboat Tours

Well, you have decided to make your vacation in Kerala – one of the most charming and captivating states of India. Kerala, globally famous tourism destination, deserve the attentions of tourists from each corner of the world. Tourists come here to enjoy their vacation on breathtakingly beach and backwater destinations. Kovalam and Varkala are world wide beach destinations of Kerala, better known as God’s Own Country.



For most fascinating experience of Kerala tours, explore its backwater destinations like Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kollam, Thiruvallam, Trivandrum, etc. Surly exploring backwater destinations of the state would be a delightful experience of lifetime. Blessed with exceptional nature beauty, these destinations are very popular among nature lovers and honeymoon couples. For couples these destinations are like paradise as they find truly delightful and romantic ambiance for their most awaited romantic honeymoon vacation in Kerala, God’s Own Country.



Backwater tourism in the state is booming by lips and bounds. It has been pivotal part of Kerala tourism. Backwater destinations of the state are also very famous for ayurvedic resorts and spa centre. At Alleppey and Kumarakom there are several ayurvedic resorts offering excellent accommodation as well as ayurvedic treatments and therapies. Due to superb nature beauty with several ayurvedic resorts & spa centres, backwater destinations of the state have become also famous destinations of health & medical tourism in India.

The most preferred ways to explore scenic backwaters and backwater destinations of the state are certainly houseboats – traditionally known as the Kettuvallams. Now let me describe something about house boats. The interesting thing about house boats are they are made of wood and no a single nail is used. They are floating accommodation on winding network of scenic water bodies offering facilities like luxurious and star hotels. They have luxurious bedrooms with attached bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen with personal chef, sun deck, dining space, etc. The views from the windows of bedroom onboard house boat are mind-blowing, superb, and fantastic.



A well-organized house boat cruise provides wonderful opportunities to glide along zigzag network of breathtakingly beautiful backwaters and experience the unique world of water & serenity and feel the numerous charms of nature beauty by close – truly delight for visitors’ eyes. Tourists get opportunities to spot water birds and several aquatic creatures in and alongside backwaters. They spot colorful butterflies quivering over water flowers. They spot swiftly swimming silver fishes and wobbling waterfowls. You can too enjoy on your Kerala houseboat tours.

Well, embark on a well organized kerala houseboat cruise and get ready to treasure copious charms. Sail along scenic winding waterways. Watch in bewilderment the dancing net-like patterns on the gleaming and waving backwaters formed by sunrays that filter through the thick plant life on the shorelines.

Pay attention to the comforting sound of water waving alongside your boat cruise, as you waft your boat craft cruise on the science and serene waterways of the state. Feel totally comfortable as you enter into the unique world of tranquility and extraordinary natural beauty. See the views bright green paddy fields, swaying palm trees and capture the sight of children playing with the waves on the shorelines as you glide your boat cruise. Alleppey, Kumarakom and Fort Kochi can be your destination of your choice to enjoy your house boat tours in Kerala. Alleppey houseboats are very popular among tourists. Well, experience an unforgettable journey along the tranquil backwaters of God’s Own Country.