The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India, as well as interconnected canals, rivers and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 kilometres (560 mi) of waterways and sometimes compared to American bayous. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both man made and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range. In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. A barrage has been built near Thanneermukkom, so salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

Alleppey Backwaters is a unique experience. Words alone cannot describe the experience. You can either take a shikara, houseboat or rent a resort. It's definitely something worth exploring.

Boat ride in house boat can be tried here for 1-2hour. They will take you for a round trip, paddy fields. Not recommend for night stay. Need to bargain for boat ride approx they charge Rs 800 -1000 per hour per boat. You can find many houseboats . Water is bit stinky near shore. Can try once if you are in Alleppey. Check for good boats before taking a ride although most of them are maintained well

Its a great spot in God 's own country. Alleppey is also the home of backwaters and is also known as the Venice of the East. The banks are dotted with villages. But largely, the landscape is like a large canvas full of green, coconut trees, palms and paddy fields. The best place to experience the backwaters is from the deck of a houseboat. Book an exclusive boat or book it in sharing (as per your needs). Enjoy the local cuisine, order sea food, have a glass of local wine, treat yourself to a massage, hop onto a speed boat for water sports, dance to music in the evening, get crazy good clicks for your social media....I could do all this in one day. Just make sure that: -The weather is not too hot -The boat is neat and clean -Enjoy the breeze from the deck of the boat. Prices for booking a boat for the day time only (about 1000 per person) For booking the boat for 24 hours, anywhere between 15000 to 30000 depending on the number of bedrooms (2 to 4) The process include welcome drinks, all meals and tea and snacks twice a day. Have fun PS: For more such detailed reviews, please like and subscribe.

Paradise, Kerala has so much to do. But these backwaters are so clam and superbly beautiful. Have spent 4hours on boat, seriously I can spend whole day. once a life come here . There's nothing required when you're in this 'Good Place.

Here in the beauty you will find natural greenery, coconut attracting gardens, beautiful paddy fields and the island is very beautiful

It is too good. If anybody want to book a personal suit boat he/she also can

There are many interesting routes to cruise on the Backwaters of Kerala, each route is more enchanting than the other. Alappuzha to Alappuzha is a one night round about cruise which takes you through the Legendary Punnamada Lake. Sail along the gentle clear backwaters to the romantic Vattakayal Lake and spend a night aboard. Alappuzha to Kumarakom, a one night cruise which offers you a magical night. Water birds – both residents and migratory adorn the canals and water ways. The water lilies when seen in the night dazzle like the twinkling stars in a dark sky. Fishing women and men add to the magic with their imaginative ways of fishing. Alappuzha to Kottayam is one of the most exotic Backwaters cruises. A cruise from Alappuzha through these backwaters tantalizes you with its breathtaking serenity to remain as the most beautiful reminiscences of your life. See the toddy tappers at work and farming done at below sea level.

Loved the boating experience. Chill, calm and soothing. The boating lasted for around 2 and half hours and cost around 3000 rupees. I got to see fields that are below sea level (rare), picturesque backwaters, experienced eagle sitting on my shoulders in a hotel midway, narrow canals, different varieties of boats, boat construction yard, people doing their daily chores on the river side etc. Would recommend this to others.

Alleppey, Kerala, India Renowned as "God's own country", Kerala is an ideal honeymoon destination in India. Acres of greenery and a picturesque shoreline makes Kerala a nature lover's paradise. Best time to visit: Winter is typically the best time to visit here. How to visit: The closest airport is Kochi and Alleppey has a railway station. Nearby attractions: Munnar, Thekkady Places to eat: Try the famous Kottu Parotta at any restaurant. Pro-tip: If you're not a honeymooner, avoid travelling to Kerala in December... Respect mother nature.. Say no to plastic.. Go green..

The best way, inexpensively to see the ever-changing life along waterways. The ferry ride is relaxing and allowed us to see and experience Alappuzha’s beautiful backwaters. It offered a brief glimpse into the local way of life on the river. The ferry winds through both narrow and wide bodies of water. You will see angler laying out nets from their tiny boats, stunning birds of prey and smaller river dwelling birds darting around. We also used the ferry every day to travel into the city center from where we stayed (7 minutes ride) as well as some carefully planned day trips, to neighboring townships all for very few Indian Rupee. Travel like & with the local community, get off the ferry and go exploring. Latest ferry schedules are available from the Government of Kerala State Water Transport Department.

Alleppey backwater gives you an amazing experience of serenity, peace as well as the scenic beauty. Shikara Boat ride available here they charged Rs. 2000/- for 2 hours ride in backwater for personal boat ride. Experience was quite good. Must try.

It was a lifetime experience. Heading towards Alleppey was amazing experience for me and my wife. First we took a train named Alleppey Express from Chennai. It takes almost 13 plus hours to reach in Alleppey. There we took a house boat for day tour. The house boat provides lunch and evening snacks. Love to go again.

A nice place for mind refreshment.... In that hot sun the warm air breeze falling on ur face and the view is next level...must visit 📍#keraladiaries #keralabackwaters

One of the best place to visit , but make sure you get a best boat and prices are very less but if you are for the first time deal carefully, Say for example if they coat anything on the boat services ask for 60 out of 100. But good place to shoot photography and best place to see waterways on google map , just open Google map once you are in the boat. Food is expensive and beware of brokers and mediators . Make sure you had a good guide and plan before you go for Alleppey.

It's really awesome place to visit.. You'll surely love this place

Very beautiful

It was the best place visited till date. The greenery,windy, cool weather, awesome atmosphere, and that to in middle of backwaters. A place that will refresh you with full of joy n happiness.

Beautiful place of its kind in Kerala, India. A place surrounded by backwaters. One must experience the house boat cruise here. They will seve you delicious seafood in the boat. This place is definitely a feast for the photography enthusiasts.

Amazing experience of boating in the infamous backwater of Kerala. This place is must to visit as part of Kerala trip. There are two types of boats available houseboat and sight seeing boats. Sight seeing boats are for 2-3 hrs and house boats are 6-7 hours which includes lunch/dinner based on the timings. Price vary from number of person for house boat.

Best trip ever❤️ Enjoyed 24 hours boathouse and also enjoyed speedboat(1000 for 4 person )and sightseeing around village in small boat(250 per head) It just remembered me kumbalangi nights. Beautiful place for relaxation 😊

This place is just wow. I recommend you to book one boat which has room as well. They will provide you lunch, complementary drinks and evening tea as well. You can book a boat for a night stay also..i had a very good experience there.inenjoyed alot. And don't forget to bargain while booking. Imp note: book a boat from the jetty itself so you will get a ticket at a good price. And the timing is from 12-5pm so book before 10 am.

The entire experience was fabulous, Beautiful houseboat with all amenities ,The boat takes through the entire lake for almost 2 hour cruise journey and then in the evening it settles down near the shore, It is a beautiful experience to watch the sunset & a cherry on the cake moment when you have your girl gang with you & spend the entire night in the houseboat, everything was great except that there were mosquitoes but if you are careful about them then you can prevent them from coming into the room.The food quality and service was great, the quantity offered was also good enough. Overall a must and different experience of the entire Kerala trip.

Best way to spend a leisure day in the backwaters of kerala! The boat starts at 01:00 and parks at 05:00. Perfect way to spend your evening with your loved ones and family.

Alleppey Backwater is located in Alleppey in kerala, India.This backwater comming from India-ocean and lots of boat house floated to get a scenic beauty of sunset and water ride also. Average place for spending 2 night or weekend. Charges of boat house is too high in season time .So always try to make plan for visit in off season of summer.

Really the best place from all the rush and hush. Feel the serenity of nature's Beauty.

An amazing experience!!! The beauty of nature really talks. Must visit this place in kerala and grab the experience.

We opted for 3 hours ride on the boat, the scenic beauty is excellent and marvelous. But later on we felt boring maybe because we where ideal for 3 hours. Overall experience is fine. You may get annoyed at Alleppey due to many ferry travel guide following you but cannot help since that's their bread and butter. You may also find some small resturant when you go on a boat ride, but they are pretty expensive

This is quaint very scenic and a wonderful experience of gorgeous sightseeing One must take the boat cruise which goes thru the back waters There are many beautiful floating restaurants around One can stay in the house boat in the back waters

Alleppey, which is also called as Alappuzha, is a coastal district of Kerala. Alleppey is famous for many reasons like the beautiful combination of lakes, lagoons, crisscrossed narrow canals, rivers, coconut palms, paddy fields and many more. Road access to these villages which are surrounded by small canals and rivers are limited. Therefore, most of the local people are depending on water transport ie small rice boats or country boats/motor boats to move from one place to another place. Still in some part of the village, one can see moving small country boat sells ethnic items to the villagers who are living on the banks of canals and rivers. All these make Alleppey a major tourist attraction place. But for me it was imemorable moments where we were floating over the different canals n river,a spiritual experience. Alleppey backwaters with houseboats will be a best combination for the spending leisure time.Houseboat provides a bed room, attached bath room, an open deck, a kitchen and 2 or 3 service man at the disposal of the guests.  A 2 or 3 days trip in houseboat can cover most beautiful canals of Alleppey. An advance booking is definitely required.

Beautiful place want ton built house like this

This is a must visit place. Though the prices seem to be a bit on the higher side but the time spent and the quality of food served justifies the price. Also be aware of touts, we were contacted by one who mentioned a drastically low price which ringed a negative bell in our minds.

Amazing experience! Get away from the hustle bustle of daily life! Women, kids & men everyone would love the stay! Do visit & stay overnight in houseboats. A wonderful family get away! Feeling super relaxed and recharged after the trip. The food served was super good! Nice explanations by our boatman Vishnu bro! Safe & secure destination for families! Allepey backwaters is the Asia’s largest freshwater lake.

Over hyped location, better location is Kovalam beach in Kerala. Over priced also. You can spend 1-2 Hrs time for this. Dont waste your time for a full day. This is polluted area. Water and air pollution is very much in this area. Enjoy your trip.

A must thing to do in Kerala .. wonderful boat house experience One can enjoy pure nature’s blissful beauty and silent night Just we aware that nothing happen at night after sunset .. so be prepared to bring your own entertainments Board or drink games n so on Overall a great experience Be United with nature And be sure to take the boat ride An hour into the small river canals It’s nice to see simplicity in peoples daily life Worth every money spend on this experience

Backwater connected with Arabian Sea, located at Alleppey in Kerala, a popular tourist destination where facility of boat trip is available.

Beautiful place to spent quality time with nature.Houseboats are beautiful.Truely Asthethic.

The entire experience was fabulous, Beautiful houseboat with all amenities ,The boat takes through the entire lake for almost 2 hour cruise journey and then in the evening it settles down near the shore, It is a beautiful experience to watch the sunset & a cherry on the cake moment when you have your girl gang with you & spend the entire night in the houseboat, everything was great except that there were mosquitoes but if you are careful about them then you can prevent them from coming into the room.The food quality and service was great, the quantity offered was also good enough. Overall a must and different experience of the entire Kerala trip.

House boat is a beautiful experience... Not a 5 star hotel.. But great experience..

Must experience during your Kerala tour. You can take half day or over night stay. You have to tell them very well in prior if you are pure vegetarian. They will arrange and cook good delicious Keralian veg food for you.

The Great Backwaters referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey! is what you call, a true paradise. Adorned with a picture perfect landscape, sparkling rivers, lush greenery, and beautiful freshwater lakes, Alleppey is home to immense natural beauty. You can hire a houseboat for a day or take KSRTC public boat or even hire shikara to enjoy this beautiful place.

We have been coming here for the past couple of decades... While the backwarers are far more crowded than in 2008 , its still a gem , and should be strongly considered as part of your India trip... Great scenery, awesome food ... Love the people ....

Wonderful experience being there for a day. The mesmerizing beauty that you get to experience with your eyes is awful. Took shikara ride for Rs. 700 per hour (for 6-8 people). Other options are also available at different prices. The government boat starts at 11-11:30 am. You can enjoy delicious food in between the ride at local restaurants.

The most common way to see Alleppey’s backwaters and enjoy the natural beauty is to hire a boat, of course! A typical boat tour lasts one to four hours, sometimes more. A motorboat trip around the Alleppey backwaters and to several small stops can cost anywhere from 1,200 Rs (about $18) for a few hours to 2000 to 3000 Rs ($30 – $45), depending on the season. If you want to really live it up, you can even stay on a grand Alleppey Boat House with all the luxury that upmarket India entails. You can book a tour online, at a travel agency in Alleppey, through your hostel or hotel, or by haggling with one of the many boatmen lounging around Alleppey. I recommend booking online or through a travel agency rather than through a hotel, as it’s a good responsible tourism practice to distribute your business when traveling.

The most beautiful place for visiting in Alleppey with an awesome natural beauty, worth to travel there. Spend 1 night 1 day on a houseboat cruising on this backwaters is one of best experience for tourist when traveling Kerala.

One of the place to definitely visit if you love spending some peaceful time away from rush and hustle. Book your stay in houseboat and enjoy your stay.

A must thing to do in Kerala .. wonderful boat house experience One can enjoy pure nature’s blissful beauty

Superb Experience, Staying in a boat for whole day , such a wonderful experience, we can experience soulful nature and chilling with friends and family.

Alleppey's backwaters are super popular with tourists, but the best part is how chill and relaxing the boat journey is. You get to float along calm canals, surrounded by beautiful nature. It's a break from the busy tourist spots, and the slow, peaceful vibe makes it a perfect getaway for both adventure and relaxation.You can munch on some awesome traditional Kerala food while enjoying the peaceful boat journey. It's like getting a taste of local culture while soaking in the relaxing vibes of the backwaters. Perfect combo for a memorable trip! 🚣‍♀️🐟🌊

I won't forget my experience of visiting this beautiful adventure landmark. Here you can opt for n number of boats from 10k to lakhs. Boats also have hotel rooms as well. Backwaters are natural gift of our earth.

Very nice.

xplore Alleppey Backwaters by local ferry The best way, inexpensively to see the ever-changing life along waterways. The ferry ride is relaxing and allowed us to see and experience Alappuzha’s beautiful backwaters. It offered a brief glimpse into the local way of life on the river. The ferry winds through both narrow and wide bodies of water. You will see angler laying out nets from their tiny boats, stunning birds of prey and smaller river dwelling birds darting around. We also used the ferry every day to travel into the city centre from where we stayed (7 minutes ride) as well as some carefully planned day trips, to neighbouring townships all for very few Indian Rupee. Travel like & with the local community, get off the ferry and go exploring. Latest ferry schedules are available from the Government of Kerala State Water Transport Department.Sunglasses are a must. You will find plenty of boats, where you can hire one for taking you around the backwaters for a couple of hours or higher. Check and take the boats that have good reclined seats. Once on the boat, just relax down and enjoy the greenery around, view of coconut trees, and cool breeze. Time of visit: Not recommended when it is very sunny. If you are planning to reach Allepey on a private car from Kochi, I would recommend taking the road that is parallel to the sea, not the regular highway.We were served coconut drinks when we checked in at 12.00nn onto the Gayathri II houseboat on the Alleppey. There was also a fruit platter filled with oranges, apples and a pineapple. Lunch followed soon after with the main dish being fried fish (meen varuthathu). We then sailed along the picturesque canals, stopping at a seafood market to buy half kg of tiger prawns (not cheap, 10 pieces for INR800), before returning to the houseboat for some awesome banana fritters. When we berthed for the night at 5.00pm, the captain and cook suggested that we take a INR600 tuk tuk ride to the beach 7km away for the sunset. We declined, and instead walked along the canal and managed to take beautiful photographs of the sunset across the lush paddy fields. During dinner, we were served very good masala chicken and the prawns we bought. Very clean boat equipped with mosquito netting. Our rooms were clean and air-conditioned, with bathroom attached. Very nice boat crew too. All in all, an excellent and memorable experience sailing on the backwaters because the scenery was beautiful and the waters surprisingly clean!

Sweet memories. So refreshing stay.

Took a small boat with the help of local and we decide to do a small ride in the evening time enjoying the sunset.. Water is so calm and silent coz of lockdown or else at this time it would be rush..

This is one of the best tourist attraction in Alleppey district. House boat experience is really awesome.

Natural beauty ⛴️

It's not just one area. The backwaters of Kerala is huge. So if u r planning on visiting the backwaters plan accordingly. Alleppey is most popular however Kumarakom,kuttanad all give a wonderful experience.

Peaceful, Tranquility, Palm lined network of lagoons, lakes, river, lagoons.. Absolute stunning place 2hrs journey from Cochin airport, Kerela

If u want to enjoy the beauty of nature the best place to visit

It was an amazing experience

Must visit.

Good

Alappey also know as Venice of East. The world's only one place below sea level that kuttanad , So here people can enjoy their day in house boat and they can enjoy local delecious foods along with mesmerizing view of back water. The sunset is always make pink sky and the same will get reflect in water. Try to stay in local homestays instead of house boat.

Lovely place

Its is a good experience but there they need more professionalism

Nice

Wonderful place. The houseboat experience on the kerela' famous backwater is something different.

Need no reason to love this place

Awesome experience

Very satisfied

Beautiful place

Amazinggggg