Kerala is South India's most serenely beautiful state. A slender coastal strip is shaped by its layered landscape: almost 600km of glorious Arabian Sea coast and beaches; a languid network of glistening backwaters; and the spice- and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats. Just setting foot on this swath of soul-quenching, palm-shaded green will slow your subcontinental stride to a blissed-out amble.

Dotting the coastline of the Arabian Sea, Alleppey (also known as Alappuzha) is the oldest planned backwater town of Kerala. This place is famous for its numerous rivers crisscrossing the Sea and is home to many canals, backwaters, beaches and lagoons. Alleppey is often referred to as the Venice of India. The backwaters coupled with houseboats and the tropical village life makes Alleppey worth a visit.

In one of the boat-houses that offer a power-packed combo of exclusive accommodation and food. The plush little once-upon-a-time-royal quarters come equipped with a sleeping area, western-style toilets, dining area and a lounge on the deck. Available in varying sizes to suit visitors; these floating cottages are slow-moving, easy motorised vehicles fit with generators. Just make sure that you get the bookings done well in advance. Otherwise, Alleppey is very tourist friendly and there?s no dirth of exclusive or budget hotels, cottages or homestays in and around Alleppey. Otherwise, Alleppey is very tourist friendly and there?s no dirth of exclusive or budget hotels, cottages or homestays in and around Alleppey.

Visiting Places :
Alleppey – The backwater hot spot, Munnar, Kumarakom, Wayanad, Thekkady, Kovalam, Vagamon, Bekal, Kozhikode, Varkala, Kannur, Kasargod, Kizhunna Beach, Idukki, Munroe Island, Kavvayi Backwaters (island), Kuttanad, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Poovar, Ponmudi.