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Alleppey: A First-Timer's Guide To Kerala's Backwaters Paradise
Also called Alappuzha, Alleppey has all the makings of an incredible Kerala holiday - think backwater cruises, houseboat stays, ayurvedic experiences and a city carpeted in green all year round.It was the former viceroy of British India, George Nathaniel Curzon, who had famously remarked — “Here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties. Alleppey, the Venice of the East”. Ever since, the epithet stuck to this stunning city in God’s Own Country. Also called Alappuzha, Alleppey has all the makings of an incredible Kerala holiday; think backwater cruises, houseboat stays, ayurvedic experiences and a city carpeted in green all year round.
Embrace the Backwaters on Kettuvallams
It is Kerala’s backwaters that have added to its narrative as an international tourist destination. A network of brackish lagoons and canals spread take you on an incredible experience exploring the state’s bounty of natural foliage and biodiversity, in addition to being the site of the annual snake boat races. The best way to experience the backwaters of Vembanad Lake, is to rent traditional Kerala-style
houseboats, known as kettuvallams, for a quintessential Kerala experience. These houseboats offer tranquil and relaxing journeys, complemented by freshly cooked Indian food and chilled beer. You can opt for a day trip or an overnight stay onboard.
Kayaking Adventure
For the active traveler, exploring the backwaters on a kayak offers a more intimate and immersive experience. Paddle at your own pace, navigating through a maze of narrow canals. Travel companies like Nadodi Kayaking offer different tours, one of which is a sunrise tour that takes you through a sleepy village and around still houseboats on kayaks even before dawn breaks. This guided experience is an incredible and immersive experience to explore the many charms of Kerala’s backwaters.
Source: Times Now News
