Alleppey, one of the most sort-out tourist destinations of Kerala, is also known as Alappuzha.
It is also referred as "Venice of east" because of its wide range of waterways. These waterways are the chief source of tourist attraction in Alleppey. This scenic backwater town, with its waterways lined with numerous coconut trees is an ideal destination for ones who are looking for a relaxed outing. One of the best ways to explore its serene backwaters is by cruising on a houseboat.
It is also referred as "Venice of east" because of its wide range of waterways. These waterways are the chief source of tourist attraction in Alleppey. This scenic backwater town, with its waterways lined with numerous coconut trees is an ideal destination for ones who are looking for a relaxed outing. One of the best ways to explore its serene backwaters is by cruising on a houseboat.
Earlier, this place was one of the most active trade centres as it featured an outstanding port along Malabar Coast. As of now, Alleppey is still considered as the main centre for prawn farming and Coir carpet industries. Its landscape features a long stretch of paddy fields and one most popular drinks of this place is the rice wine prepared by the local inhabitants of this place.
Large number of tourists hoard to this place because to experience its scenic landscapes and tranquil backwaters. The place is also very much popular as a popular honeymoon destination as it features a beautiful beach, locations for bird watching and animal life and various places to experience the religious and historic aura. The houseboats of Alleppey also play a significant role in making it a popular honeymoon destination as well as a traveller’s favourite.
The houseboats of Alleppey are well renowned across the world, as tourists from across the globe come to experience the tour along the backwaters of Alleppey on its luxurious houseboats. The houseboats found in Alleppey are the reformed version of Kettuvallams of the earlier days. The Kettuvallams were earlier used as the source of transporting tons of rice and spices form villages to towns and vice versa. It was the only means of transportation in the early ages as the land is mostly covered with various waterways. The Kettuvallams were also known as ‘boat with Knots’ as the entire boat was held together with the help of coir knots only.
As modernization entered the land, the Kettuvallams slowly started to disappear from the scene because of the construction of roads and bridges and the introduction of trucks and other vehicles as the mode of transportation. Thus, the local inhabitants of this place transformed these Kettuvallams into luxurious houseboats which gradually has become quite a sensation among the visiting tourists. These houseboats are featured with all the modern day facilities keeping in mind the comfort of the visitors. The modern day houseboats includes furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, luxurious living rooms, a kitchen and even a well furnished balcony where you can leisurely enjoy the sun or experience fishing. These houseboats also offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the scenic view of the surrounding landscapes of the tranquil backwaters and also closely experience the traditional lives of the villagers.
One will surely love the mesmerizing experience of cruising in the calm and tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. The houseboat tours have become popular among the various types of holiday makers. Alleppey Houseboat Tour Packages are designed in such a way that every genre of traveller enjoys the tour on a houseboat. The rates of the packages are ranged in such a way that it can be afforded by all types of budget tourists. These packages are categorized in luxury, standard and premium according to the facilities included in them.
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