Alappuzha Backwater Cruise in House Boat

The Indian myth has it that Kerala, which was under the sea was "reclaimed" from by the warrior sage Parasuraman (an Avathar of Lord Vishnu) by a throw of his battle-axe. Whatever the truth behind the legend be, the fact remains that Kerala is a land with a huge necklace of canals, lagoons, lakes and rivers. These water bodies are loosely known in the local parlance as the backwaters. Kerala's uniqueness lies in its backwaters - found nowhere else in the world.

One night cruise on the backwaters of the Alappuzha is one of the most popular cruises offered. A round trip, in which you board the boat at Alappuzha and disembark at Alappuzha after having spent the night in the tranquility of the Backwaters.

And not surprisingly, the entrepreneurs among the people here have introduced a spruced up version of the "kettuvallam" (covered canoes, also called house boats) with all the modern trappings of luxury. These "houseboats", around 200 in all, are a world apart and unique to this region.

View the landscape beauty , monuments, temples,churches and industries of Alappuzha by cruising through its rivers,canals and backwaters.The starting point is from Alleppey and the finishing point is at Boat Jetty.

Cruises from Alappuzha

There are many interesting routes to cruise on the Backwaters of Kerala, each route is more enchanting than the other.

Alappuzha to Alappuzha is a one night round about cruise which takes you through the Legendary Punnamada Lake. Sail along the gentle clear backwaters to the romantic Vattakayal Lake and spend a night aboard.

Alappuzha to Kumarakom, a one night cruise which offers you a magical night. Water birds - both residents and migratory adorn the canals and water ways. The water lilies when seen in the night dazzle like the twinkling stars in a dark sky. Fishing women and men add to the magic with their imaginative ways of fishing.

Alappuzha to Kottayam is one of the most exotic Backwaters cruises. A cruise from Alappuzha through these backwaters tantalizes you with its breathtaking serenity to remain as the most beautiful reminiscences of your life. See the toddy tappers at work and farming done at below sea level.

Alappuzha to Thottappally - a cruise of many historical places. Visit significant places like the Ambalphuzha temple and the Champakkulam Church. The cruise from Alappuzha to Kidangara takes you through the exotic backwaters to the Vembanad Lake and the fascinating Pathiramanal Island.

Alappuzha to Mankotta - this cruise takes you through the Punnamada Lake and provides you the opportunity of visiting the coir making villages and other historically important sights.

Alappuzha to Alumkadavu - offers both a one night cruise as well as a two night cruise. This cruise takes you to the place of origin of the house boats you are traveling in - the Kettuvallams. Alumkadavu is the place where entire clans used to make these Kettuvallams.