Alleppey Backwaters : A Detailed Travel Guide

Being a popular tourist destination, Alleppey has several eating options offering diverse, refreshing and tasty Udupi style dishes and mouth-watering seafood. You can relish freshly caught and fried fish, Fried Roe Curry, Ghee Roast Dosa, Malayalee Parotha, Appams, Cashew Upkari, Kane or Lady Fish, Ole Bella Pathal Bakri and other grill specialities when stationed at Alleppey backwaters.

Also, try Rice wine and ‘Toddy’ which is a locally fermented alcoholic beverage made from a palm tree and coconut palms. Gorge on delectable crabs, prawns, lobsters, squid and other delicacies.

Travelling within Alleppey is hassle-free, thanks to an efficient local bus network, auto rickshaws and taxis. Most of the attractions in Alleppey are easily accessible by foot. It takes less than ten minutes to travel from Alleppey bus station to the beautiful Alleppey backwaters, with the approximate driving distance between the two is 3 km.

There are frequent enough timings throughout the day that you can just show up to the bus station and board a bus leading up to your trip to Kumarakom, that leaves within the next half hour.

Call for all the photographers, artists, and nature folks. Watch the sun blazing politely, in red and orange and then sinking in the sea. A beach and sunset view is like pizza topped with cheese, sounds so satisfying.

Reach here on time or spend a day on this beach rolling in the sand and fighting the waves. Do not miss the view at any cost.

Irrespective of whether or not you are a believer/ theist, there are some beautiful religious centers you must go and visit. St. Mary’s Forane Church is one of the oldest church of India attracting tourists from a long time now. The house of Lord Krishna, Ambalapuzha Temple is another locale you must visit, to witness the flawless architecture here.

The god’s own country is stocked with such institutions hence, giving justice to its name.

What a sight would it be, where people buy as they swing their oars. So, your floating supermarket can be recognized as a red and white chequered boat. In case you are wondering what all can you actually buy, literally everything!

Right from grocery to electronics, everything is stocked in these boats. An attraction not only for the tourists, but this market is also a boon for the villagers as the prices vary and are low compared to the city markets.

One of the most popular Alleppey backwaters services, Angel Queen Houseboats offers a fulfilling houseboat experience incorporating tasty Kerala culinary delights. You can explore the celestial beauty of Kerala and enjoy, relax, and visit the different aspects of the backwaters.

The houseboat service provides multiple customized packages and drops anchor at multiple places, where you can alight and visit the local sightseeing attractions. Alleppey houseboat is equipped with all modern conveniences and comforts to make your stay a pleasant experience.

Guests can simply unwind and enjoy their pleasant stay while travelling to the mystical inland villages of Kerala and exploring the sparkling waterways.

Casablanca Houseboat features accommodation with 3 bedrooms, a living room, 3 bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. There is also a seating area where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the awe-inspiring sights of the Punnamada backwater destination of Alleppey and the ensuing scenic beaches, tropical climate and exotic culture and food.

An Asian breakfast is available for guests every morning at the boat. The service offers a host of travel and accommodation services in Kerala including Alleppey boat house stay or traditional Indian homestays as per your requirements and travel arrangements between destinations as well as visits to ancient temples in the region and bespoke packaged holidays for individuals and groups.

These luxury Alleppey houseboats have been the premier houseboat service from a long time providing a diverse and scenic backdrop of this enchanting region.  Of the squadron of boats belonging to Johnson’s Eco Houseboats, the ‘Only in Alappuzha’ riceboat is the most popular houseboat for joyous and romantic expeditions and features an environment-friendly design.

Marvel at the serene backwaters and delightful canals of Alleppey and cruise past ancient fishing towns and lush green landscapes aboard these comfortable houseboats. Feel at home and enjoy the comforts of a fully equipped house as you set sail along the region's pristine backwaters.

Grandeur Houseboats are one of the best Alleppey houseboats that allow guests to explore Kerala in an altogether different way. Sailing on the magical backwaters, they offer a striking blend of charm and tranquillity, with a unique emphasis on customer service and an orientation towards service quality. Rooms in their houseboats vary from one to six bedrooms.

Superior accommodation facilities with fully equipped bath-attached guest rooms, lounge, kitchen, oarsmen, personal chef and tour guides are characteristic of these dream floating homes. You can disembark at the scenic pit-stops to traverse the local villages and their culture, which complements the natural grandeur of this region.

Boasting some amazing lake views, Riverland House Boat is one of the modern houseboats, equipped with all the comforts of a good hotel room like cosily furnished rooms, a kitchen and a balcony for angling. A perfect place to unwind with its laidback canals and lush greenery flanked by coconut trees can be enjoyed from a houseboat.

You can also enjoy a continental breakfast at the premises while relishing the delectable local cuisine of the region. A smooth slide in a Kettuvallam or houseboat through the enchanting backwaters of Alleppey, palm-dotted narrow canals winding through the vast stretch of paddy fields and the pristine tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, is sure to leave you mesmerized.

Still looking to explore the exquisite state of Kerala and a great deal of luxury muddled with natural beauty accompanying it, go ahead and book one of the packages on this houseboat to get the true traditional feel of the state. Located amidst the scenic Alleppey backwaters, this cruise service provides self-catering options and features a fully-equipped kitchen and attached bathrooms.

The cruises are splendidly decorated and are replete with all the modern amenities for your comfortable and convenient stay. If you are looking for airport transfers, currency exchange or require a car for sightseeing across the city, you can approach their skilled and experienced crew who provide you with the best of all the facilities, while you get a closer look at the village life on shore.

Get the thrill of a long-lasting backwaters experience and cordial hospitality as you stay at the Deshadan Backwater Resort, situated on the bank of Vembanad Lake amidst the picturesque countryside landscape. The resort features an indoor swimming pool along with spacious rooms that are equipped with swanky furnishings.

Guests can enjoy fishing and boating activities, or request for massage services at their in-house wellness and spa centre. The restaurant at the property serves South Indian, Indian and Chinese cuisines including delectable local cuisines of the land like Karimeen, Kappa and today. 

Wake up to the ebb and flow of extravagant backwaters of Vayalar near Kumarakom, and view the glorious sunrise caressed by cool winds in the morning as you enjoy your stay at this opulent resort. Choose from Indian, European, Oriental and Mediterranean dishes at the in-house restaurant or enjoy a drink from Zephyr poolside cafe and bar.

The rooms at the resort are splendidly decorated and are replete with all the modern amenities for your comfortable and convenient stay. The hotel also offers spa for Ayurvedic therapies, western and oriental treatments, private Jacuzzi, airport transfers and sightseeing tours across the city. 

Soak in the luxurious living and warmth of Kerala and allow gentle currents of culture to immerse you in the true essence of the Alleppey backwaters. From exciting water sports, play areas for children, traditional Ayurvedic massage to sightseeing trips down the waterways of Alleppey, the Haveli Backwater Resort has something for everyone.

A true natural treasure house, visually delightful with the blue of the lake and the green of the palms and vegetation, brimmed with the aquatic life and local villages busy in everyday chores; the resort enthrals tourists with its remarkable service.

During your stay, you get to enjoy an authentic tropical feast, including steaming freshly cooked rice, curries with locally grown organic vegetables, Pearl Spot (Karimeen) fry, the starchy Cassava (Tapioca) and fish curry.

The Riverine Backwater Resort offers opulent houseboats for your business and pleasure travel so that you can float in your hotel suite where and when you want to and dream about waking up to a new backwater view every morning.

Riverine Cruises owns a fleet of 5 houseboats and is among the most professionally operated deluxe Alleppey houseboats, making sure that you have a memorable backwater holiday. The ambience and easy accessibility of the houseboat makes it a suitable option fora variety of travellers. Family and couple particularly like to stay here and enjoy its relaxed environment.