Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a city in Alappuzha
District of Kerala,a state of southern India. Alleppey town is considered to be
the oldest planned town in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of
the town is the first of its kind along the Arabian coast.
Alleppey is an important tourist destination in India. The most popular tourist
attraction is the backwater cruise in houseboat. A houseboat cruise in these
backwaters is a delightful experience.
Alleppey is also the access point for the annual Nehru
Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake.It is the most competitive and
popular of the boat races in India.
Other attractions in Alappuzha are Alappuzha Beach, offering one of the most beautiful views of the Arabian Sea.
Other attractions in Alappuzha are Alappuzha Beach, offering one of the most beautiful views of the Arabian Sea.
Alleppey Houseboats |
Alleppey Houseboats are huge, slow-moving, exotic barges
used for leisure trips. a houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 m) long
and about 15 feet (4.6 m) wide at the middle. The hull is made of wooden planks
that are held together by ropes of coconut fiber; the usual wood is 'Anjili'.
The roof is made of bamboo poles and palm leaves. The exterior of the boat is
painted with protective coats of cashew nut oil.
House boat has bath attached bed rooms, kitchen, dining area
and private front deck to capture the beauty of the back waters. The boat moves
by an outboard engine of 25 HP (which does not make much noise), en route viewing villages to see coir making, local tea shops, paddy fields, temples,
beaches etc. There will be three crew members in the boat for running the boat,
cooking and serving the food.
Its one of a kind experience in Kerala and millions of
tourists visit alleppy for a day cruise or night cruise in alleppey houseboat.
There are around 8000 houseboats in Kerala.
Cruise Types
Day Cruise
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Check in time 11:00 AM
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Check out time 05:00 PM
Deluxe and Premium House boats are available
Suitable for Groups, family and other gatherings.
Specialties
- Welcome Drink
- Kerala Special Lunch (Veg & Non Veg)
- Tea and snacks served
OverNight Cruise
♦ Check
in time 12:00 PM
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Check out time 09:00 AM ( Next Day )
Specialties
- Welcome Drink
- Breakfast ,Kerala Special Lunch and Dinner Served
- Tea and snacks
- Special Honeymoon arrangements like flower bed and candle Light dinner for Honeymoon couple
Tips for Travelers
- Always seek the help of a tour operator to book a houseboat.
- Don’t fall into traps of local agents as you get convinced so easily with the rates they offer.
- Like hotels, Houseboats also have different category from deluxe to luxury.
- Check out for a good and clean and tidy boat as there are boats ageing from 5 to 8 years and available at cheap rates. Never opt for that as u may find bugs and cockroaches since the boat is build out of coconut fibers, bamboo poles and Palm leaves.
- 1 to 7 Bedroom Houseboats are available. Boats with Conference facilities are plenty.
Travelers should never miss a houseboat cruise.
Bon Voyage ..........
Bon Voyage ..........
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Very thanks to share this post. In Kerala houseboat is the major attraction to visit in south India. In North India too Kullu Manali is one of the major destination to explore.
Alleppey is the major attraction in kerala, south India. It is one of the famous place for houseboat and backwater.
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My personal opinion when you come to this exotic place be prepared to get your senses all aligned as its the best place to be in and make yourself comfortable in one of the homestays in kerala backwaters.
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