Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Alappuzha - still more romantically known as Alleppey - is the hub of Kerala's backwa-
ters, home to a vast network of waterways and more than 1000 houseboats. Wandering
around the small but chaotic city centre, with its modest grid of canals, you'd be hard-
pressed to agree with the 'Venice of the East' tag. But step out of this mini-mayhem and
head west to the beach - or in practically any other direction towards the backwaters -
and Alleppey is graceful and greenery-fringed, disappearing into a watery world of vil-
lages, canoes, toddy shops and, of course, houseboats. Float along and gaze over rice
fields of succulent green, curvaceous rice barges and village life along the banks. This is
one of Kerala's most mesmerisingly beautiful and relaxing experiences.
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Sights
A3
Activities, Courses & Tours
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Houseboat Dock
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