Kerala Backwaters

Alappuzha (Alleppey) Backwaters

Alappuzha figures prominently on the tourist trail as one of the major centres for backwater boat trips, served by ferries to Quilon and Kottayam in particular. One of the best-known ports along the coast of Malabar, it is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’. Alappuzha has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride.