Kerala Back waters: Aleppey  Alleppey (Alappuzha) is one of the gorgeous tourist place and a district of Kerala, India. It is one of the most famed holiday destination from `God’s Own Country’. The district is a sandy ribbon of land assorted by several natural inland waterways. The beauty and attraction of Alleppey is enriches with the charming canals, lagoons, lakes, beaches, backwaters as well the mouthwatering variety of sea/river fishes, coir products and traditional house boats. Alleppey is a beautifully painted portrait by nature using the real “Water Colours”. The enormity of water in the life of Alleppeyans can recognize from the famous saying “The local Kids learn to swim before they walk and learn to sail boats before they learn bicycle”  In the first decade of the 20th Century, the then Viceroy of the India, Lord Curzon made a visit to Alleppey. He mesmerized by the quaint beauty of the landscape, in ecstasy and surprise, he said, “Here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties”. In his excitement, he calls out the then, Allappuzha, the VENICE OF EAST”. Thus Alleppey assured its place in the world map of tourism. The large network of natural canals, existence of a port, several bridges across the canals, a long sea coast might have motivated him to make such a comparison to the real Venice.  Alleppey has grown-up in importance as a backwater tourist hub, attracting thousands of tourists every year who come here to enjoy the soothing aquatic beauty of nature. Houseboat holidays, Boat races, beaches, marine products are few of the attractions. Alappuzha is connected by waterways to various other parts of Kerala, including the famous tourist destination, Kumarakom.  Alleppey is the prime centre for conducting backwater tours by Houseboats. The Houseboats are traditionally known as Kettuvallom. These mid sized yachts are made with traditional style mixed with modern luxury packs. House boat owners to provide modern era facilities like Air-condition, Television, Internet etc, due to the increased competition to attracts tourists. Some house Boat interiors are nothing lesser than our 5star luxury suits.  Such boats are available for hire on a daily charge basis or for longer time. A typical house boat contains 2 bedrooms and an attached bath room. House boat trips in Alleppey also provides amazing opportunity to see the fertile paddy fields in Kuttanad, known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala as well the most beautiful backwaters region. An aspirant can hire one of the houseboats for an exciting trip in the world of water and can enjoy the real nature’s glory. Houseboat tour also provides wonderful experience of palm groves, paddy fields, lovely landscapes and traditional villages located on the shores.  If recreation is your purpose, you can happily go for a 2-3 day cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey. These will certainly an unforgettable experience when you will be encircled by green only, far from the busiest city life. Try the mouthwatering Kerala fish delicacies. Crabs, Prawns and a variety of other fresh water/sea fishes are available in the nearby … [Read more...]