Ambalapuzha

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia
The serene beautiful backwaters of Alappuzha. Kerala and the floating Houseboats.

There can be nothing more idyllic that to spend a lazy day in the houseboat getting treated to beautiful sights and gorging on some fresh catch.
Only one word ! - experience it !
you will want yourself to chase sunsets and sunrise all your life.
#bruisedpassports
Just cruising down the backwaters of Kerala on a private houseboat. Never in my life will I ever get over that day. Absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend the experience.

Where to stay in Ambalapuzha

A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia

Erezha

Though Erezha might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach.

Erezha
Alappuzha District showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Vazhicherry Ward

Vazhicherry Ward might not have many top sights, but Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vazhicherry Ward
UDS Backwater Resort

UDS Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is P6,384 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P6,384
P7,534 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and courteous and the setting on the lakeside is very picturesque. Our room was very tired and in need of refurbishment and the dining area could similarly do with an upgrade. The hotel was noisy with maintenance going on in another part of the site and loud music being ...

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

UDS Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is P4,295 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
P4,295
P4,510 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
7.6/10 Good! (47 reviews)
Not a good experience. This is definitely not a 5 star hotel, this is a 3-star hotel. The only positive was that the room has a nice view. However, even getting to this location was tough, the road to this resort was not maintained and very bumpy and is in such a remote location, cannot get a auto ...

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey

Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey

4.5 out of 5
Nehru Trophy Finishing Point Ambalapuzha
The price is P7,031 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
P7,031
P8,297 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
7.4/10 Good! (110 reviews)
Great rooms with lake views. Good facilities with option to take Shikkara boat trip tour. Good restaurant with very helpful staff. Overall a great experience

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Book a stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Cosy Houseboats
Royal Boathouse

Royal Boathouse

3 out of 5
Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The staff were good, friendly and polite 😊 Our room was clean and decent. Food good. We were a bit confused about the itinerary so maybe making it clearer would be helpful to future guests. Thank you 😊

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Royal Boathouse
Beachparadise  Daycruise houseboat

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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