Ambalapuzha

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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. 

#india
#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.
#bruisedpassports
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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Where to stay in Ambalapuzha

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. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia

Erezha

Though Erezha might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach.

Erezha
Alappuzha District showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Vazhicherry Ward

Vazhicherry Ward might not have many top sights, but Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vazhicherry Ward
Uday Backwater Resort

Uday Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
$102 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$122 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
Uday Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
$71 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$75 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (49 reviews)
Stayed there with my family of 3 on NY eve last year. The property was well maintained. While we didn’t get to try all the amenities due to the NY eve rush, the complimentary boat ride on the lake Vemnad was amazing (I would highly recommend to book in advance as it fills our fast). Food was ok. ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Punnamada Resorts

Punnamada Resorts

4 out of 5
Punnamada Ambalapuzha Kerala
$69 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$73 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Terrible experience

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Punnamada Resorts
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.
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
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
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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