Monday, September 22, 2008

Alleppey Backwater and Houseboat Tours

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is small but beautiful town in Alappuzha District of Kerala, South India. It is one of the most famous holiday destinations of Kerala. Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Punnamada backwaters, it is located on a thin strip of land in Kuttanad region of Kerala, India. Kuttanad region of Kerala is also popularly known as the Rice Bowl of India.

Alappuzha is a town with picturesque canals, lovely lakes, wonderful lagoons, breathtaking backwaters, beautiful beaches, fish, coir products, and Kettuvalloms (Houseboats or Rice Boats). In fact, in Alleppey, the life moves around water. Children learn to swim before they walk and learn to sail boats before they bicycle. They take their first lesson from the school of fishes.

Also popularly known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha is the prime backwater destination of Kerala, South India. Travelers from all over the world come to Kerala to visit this famous backwater destination. Alleppey is the prime center for conducting Kerala backwaters tours by Houseboats (traditionally known as Kettuvallom). Backwaters here are crowded with several houseboat and backwater tour operators that organize kerala backwater tours over the tranquil backwaters.

At Alleppey, House boats are available on hire on a daily basis or for longer time. Generally, a house boat comprises 2 bedrooms and attached bath room. There are also air-conditioned and luxury packed houseboats here. You can select one of them for your mesmerizing and awaited trip in the world of water and wonderment. Surly, it will be an experience to treasure for lifetime.

Sailing over the breathtaking backwaters Alleppey houseboats take tourists in the world of water and wonderment. House boat trip in Alleppey or from Alleppey provides wonderful opportunity to see the lush paddy fields in Kuttanad (the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala). At Kuttanad, the most of the snake boat races are conducted and rice boats, and house boat cruises are organized.

The host of boat races is organized here during the harvest season. Boat races are among the major attractions of Alleppey tours. Watching boat races provides truly a pleasant experience. Alleppey houseboat tour also provides you opportunity to explore beautiful canals offering wonderful views of palm groves, paddy fields, scenic landscapes and traditional villages situated on the shore of backwaters.

The beautiful town of Alleppey is also very popular among couples and honeymooners. The town attracts couples and honeymooners with its mesmerizing houseboat cruise and beautiful landscapes blessed with nature. Honeymooners or couples don’t forget to embark on Alleppey, Kerala backwater tours with luxurious houseboats. Alleppey houseboats take them in the world of wonders and provide serene, romantic and sheer ambiance for honeymoon holidays.

There are also several night houseboat cruises available in Alleppey which are very popular among couples and honeymooners. Night houseboat cruise over the Alleppey backwaters provides honeymooners/couples the most fascinating and enjoyable experience. It provides wonderful opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of lush green landscapes and paddy fields. Surly, houseboat and backwater tours in Alleppey, Kerala will be an experience of lifetime. Don’t forget to explore backwaters and enjoy houseboat tours on your Kerala visit.



Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for kerala houseboats and houseboats in kerala. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.keralahouseboat.org/

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