The lush landscape of Kerala, smelling faintly of spices and coffee is renowned for its white sandy beaches, authentic Malabar cuisine and beautiful backwaters. The romantic backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey) is one of the more famous tourist spots in God’s own country and offers travellers a temporary respite from the maddening bustle of city life.
Explore the rural life of the backwaters as you pass its distant villages, dotted with local fishermen, proudly displaying their fresh catch, green paddy fields, ancient temples and churches. Don’t even think about holing up in your cabin; Houseboats are all about shared minds and proactive imaginations, whether you are travelling solo, with your significant other or with your crazy group of friends. BUT ABOVE ALL, REMEMBER TO CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF TIME AS YOU FLOAT THROUGH THESE CALM LAGOONS.
A houseboat in Alappuzha
Endowed with all modern facilities and promising a peep into the kaleidoscopic life of the rural backwaters, this houseboat accommodates all modern conveniences such as sun decks, dining rooms, bedrooms, uninterrupted water supply, a well-stocked kitchen and skilled crew who ensure you have a sumptuous meal and an experience that stays with you.
The waterway, usually bustling with traffic from the fishing boats and passenger vessels, is the mainstay in the harmonic lifestyle of these simple people. On the narrow brackets of land existing between the paddy fields and the waterways, you would find cottages with steps that lead down to the lagoon. While drifting through these picturesque villages, you would perchance come upon women washing their clothes on the river banks or sending off their kids to school in “school boats”. Come sunset, the Houseboat is docked and you could ask for a canoe cruise, and sail through the narrow channels. Or you can simply bask in the the last rays of the setting sun while enjoying your coffee on the sundeck.
Night View
AT NIGHT, THE LAGOON IS SPRINKLED WITH WHITE MAGIC, AS THE CALM RAYS OF THE MOON TWINKLES AND SHIMMERS IN THE WATER BELOW, RADIATING A PICTURE OF TRANQUIL SERENITY.
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Table with a view
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