Alappuzha Travel Guide

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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.

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Uday Backwater Resort

Uday Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is NZ$207 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$207
6 Apr - 7 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
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The price is NZ$128 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$128
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (48 reviews)
What a lovely place. The cortage with a view over the lake. Lovely food. Staff very friendly and helpful. We made a few purchases from the on site shop and the service was exceptional as were the items we p

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey

Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey

4.5 out of 5
Nehru Trophy Finishing Point Ambalapuzha
The price is NZ$216 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$216
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (112 reviews)
Lovely staff on reception, helpful and smiley. Room was great. We were upgraded to a view room which was nice. Big, well equipped. Would have liked plug sockets by the bed pls.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey
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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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 ...
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
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Popular places to visit

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

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

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

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple

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

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari 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

Activities

Private single room Boat

21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

NZ$619
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life
Food Walk Alleppey

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

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)
These are My Boats

Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise

NZ$25
per adult
Shikara Boat Tour Alleppey Backwater Fantastic Boat Cruise
Kuttamangalam open country boat tour

Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi

NZ$362
per adult
Private Alleppey Backwater Houseboat DayTour with Taxi from Kochi
God's Own Garden

Kerala Backwater Cruise in Exclusive Water Taxi Explores Narrows

NZ$250
per adult
Kerala Backwater Cruise in Exclusive Water Taxi Explores Narrows
Walks of Alleppey

Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)

NZ$30
per adult
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Alleppey (Guided Walking Tour)
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Backwaters was a highlight for me as I have never in my entire life seen such wonders on earth. It really is "God's Own Country."

Cities near Alappuzha

Rent a Houseboat and Cruise along the backwaters of Vembanad Lake. Highly recommended

Muhamma

#india #Kerala God's own country #Alleppey

Kainakary

A serene scene from Kerala

Cherthala

Aerial view of serene backwaters reflecting the sky, fringed by lush green vegetation and swaying palm trees, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

Kalavoor

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