Alappuzha

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

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#southindia
#veniceofindia
The serene beautiful backwaters of Alappuzha. Kerala and the floating Houseboats.

There can be nothing more idyllic that to spend a lazy day in the houseboat getting treated to beautiful sights and gorging on some fresh catch.
Only one word ! - experience it !
you will want yourself to chase sunsets and sunrise all your life.
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Just cruising down the backwaters of Kerala on a private houseboat. Never in my life will I ever get over that day. Absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend the experience.

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UDS Backwater Resort

UDS Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
$108 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$128 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal ...
UDS Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
$72 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$76 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
7.6/10 Good! (48 reviews)
What a lovely place. The cortage with a view over the lake. Lovely food. Staff very friendly and helpful. We made a few purchases from the on site shop and the service was exceptional as were the items we p

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey

Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey

4.5 out of 5
Nehru Trophy Finishing Point Ambalapuzha
$132 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$156 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
7.4/10 Good! (112 reviews)
Lovely staff on reception, helpful and smiley. Room was great. We were upgraded to a view room which was nice. Big, well equipped. Would have liked plug sockets by the bed pls.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Book a stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Cosy Houseboats
Royal Boathouse

Royal Boathouse

3 out of 5
Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The staff were good, friendly and polite 😊 Our room was clean and decent. Food good. We were a bit confused about the itinerary so maybe making it clearer would be helpful to future guests. Thank you 😊

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Royal Boathouse
Beachparadise  Daycruise houseboat

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Good food, nice private boat, and great staff!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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