Scenic Backwaters and Houseboats of Alleppey

By Vishnudas

Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is a prime tourist destination of Kerala, with its mesmerizing landscape, extended along the beautiful stretch of beach and the Arabian Sea, attractive silvery rivers, natural fresh water lakes, tranquil lagoons and towering coconut trees. The place has gradually come up as the popular backwater tourist center of the state.
Alleppey is a district of over whelming natural magnificence. The district is also referred as the ‘Venice of the Egypt’ by the tourists across the globe because of its captivating backwaters and also that the land is abode to different variety of animals and bird life. A major part of this land is the region called Kuttanad, which is a land of lush green paddy fields, also referred as the Rice Bowl of Kerala. The place is the one of the unique places in the world where farming is done below sea level.No vacation in Kerala is complete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat. Most of the houseboat tours feature luxurious family tours, honeymoon tours, as well as nicely designed tours through the Kerala backwaters.Alleppey is one of the chief backwater destinations of Kerala, driving numerous numbers of tourists throughout the year. Cruising along the clear backwaters of Alleppey, lined with towering palm trees, in a luxurious houseboat will offer you one of the most mesmerizing holiday experiences. This part of the world is featured with undemanding pleasures, Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, traditional villages, temples and coconut grooves.A house boat tour in Alleppey will take you to the lap of the nature. The houseboats of Alleppey cruises between the picturesque landscapes that will provide some captivating views on earth. Travellers, over here get to witness the splendour of nature up to their satisfaction. You will be offered some of the best traditional dishes of Kerala, prepared by professionals at these houseboats.Houseboats experiences in Alleppey also give you a chance to enjoy the renowned ‘snake boat race’.  Alleppey houseboats offers something for everyone, as it can act as a honeymoon cottages, exclusive conference halls, family homes with all the modern day facilities that you can find in a high class resorts. These enthralling houseboat tour packages will cost you from around Rs 7,000 to around Rs 30,000, depending on the on or off season, quality of the houseboats and on the tour packages you are selecting.Alleppey houseboats have earned their fame in providing some for providing the best vacations among the serenity and tranquillity of nature. The rates put up are affordable and well designed for all the people of different professions in life. It will definitely provide you a unique vacation in the picturesque backwaters of Alleppey.The houseboat tour of Alleppey will provide you the most romantic moments of your life as well as it can bring the hidden poet in you, with the most fascinating views of nature. Nothing can be compared to the experience of the houseboat tour in Alleppey backwaters.So, don’t miss this part of Kerala, which is bestowed with beauty of nature, as you can enjoy, rejuvenate and romance, while cruising through the backwaters of Alleppey. It is advised to book the Houseboat tour package in advance as in peak season it is very hard to get the bookings.