Kerala
Alappuzha, beyond the houseboat.
The backwaters may be the starting point, but canals, paddy fields, villages and the coast give Alappuzha plenty more to explore.
Why spend time here?
Alappuzha is shaped by water. Its network of canals, lagoons and rivers runs through paddy-growing country, villages and small communities, while the coast sits just beyond the waterways.
A houseboat remains one way to experience the backwaters, but smaller boats can take you into narrower canals, while Kuttanad brings a closer look at farming landscapes and village life.
Best Season
November to February
From Kochi
About 1.5 hours by road
Suggested Stay
2 nights
Signature stay
Overnight houseboat
What To Do
Ways to spend your time here
Set by the season and how slowly you'd like to go.
Plan your Alappuzha trip
Tell us whether the backwaters, village life, food or the coast interests you most, and we will shape the route around it.
