Fast Facts
Location : Alappuzha district, Kerala
Attractions : Boat Cruise, Boat Races
Best Time to Visit : Monsoon season, July to September
Alappuzha
/ Alleppey Backwaters Overview
Kerala backwaters are the tourist selling propositions of the state and the
best place to witness the charm of it is Alappuzha. Alappuzha is one of the
main backwater destinations located in this south Indian state. An intricate
system of canals and waterways through the region. The place like more like
a water world interspersed with small islands and land holdings. The place
dotted with the plantation, mostly palm groves reflects the serenity and
harmony of the nature.
Backwater Experiences
Alappuzha is sometimes referred as the backwater capital. The houseboats
that are hired as mobile homes are ideal choices. A stay in one of these
houseboats is worth a luxury. The houseboat provides for your temporary
accommodation, catering services and the means of transportation. The slow
journey in these mobile homes pours in new life and multiplies the love for
the nature.
The backwater experiences at Alappuzha are unique. Boat cruises from
Alappuzha to adjoining regions are full of romantic exposures to the
vulnerable nature. The slow drifting boat and the exploratory trips an and
around the region are full of leisure. While on such a trip all you have to
do is lay back and enjoy the fascinating scenes and tranquility around. The
boat cruises seems to be travelling through eternal gardens and an aura of
18th century world. The boats leave Alappuzha and travel through places like
Trikunapuzha, Kayamkulam Lake, Kanjipadam, Champakulam, Manimalathara and
Kuttamangalam. The whole trip leaves an impression on mind and especially
when loved ones are around. It is because of this reason that newly wed
couples can be seen here, locked in the eternal moments of romance.
Popular Activities
Boat Cruises are the most sought-after activities at Alappuzha Backwaters.
On a crowded day one may find lots of people boarding the jetty boats for an
exploratory trip. The boat trips and cruises often take to some popular
attractions and places in the region, some of which include Ambalapuzha
Temple, Kuttanad, Champakulam Church, etc.
Apart from the stay in a houseboat tourists also visit the place to witness
the annual boat races held here. The boat races are great amusements, held
usually in the month of August. Participants from all over the place
assemble and participate in the race. The huge snake boats that cut the
water and the unified effort of the crew is wonderful to watch.
