Alleppey Backwaters

Backwaters are the accumulation of sea-water, contiguous to the beach, as a result of tearing the surface land by the surging waves to form inland lakes. Backwaters are essentially interlinked by a network of canals. In Kerala, backwaters are the most important tourist attraction. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a cruise on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam).

Alleppey Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater destinations in Kerala for its close proximity to the Arabean Sea on the west and interlinked by two parallel running canals. Alappuzha Backwaters is accessible by all means of communication, the nearest airport at Nedumbasseri (Ernakulam) is at a distance of 85 km north and Trivandrum airport located at 150 km south from Alappuzha. Major cities and adjoining places of South India like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected with Alappuzha by road, rail and air. The climate of Alappuzha Backwaters is temperate and humid in general and relatively more pleasant in winter season. The temperature ranges from 22 to 35°C in summer and 20 to 32°C during winter.

The prime attraction of Alappuzha Backwaters is Punnamada Kayal, where the annual Nehru Trophy boat race takes place on the second Saturday of August every year, with a flock of long man-boats, designed to resemble snakes, accommodating 120 people in two rows of 60 each. Another major attraction is bird watching. Just relax in your house and spot various kinds of resident as well as migratory birds. Cruising on the serene backwaters, while enjoying the view of the paddy fields, coconut groves, villages, lush greenery and distant coir factories..