Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed
an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is
famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products
and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier,
which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment
facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach.
There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to
visitors. Another delightful experience while in Alappuzha is a houseboat
cruise. The ones you find in the backwaters of Alappuzha are in fact
reworked version of Kettuvallams of olden times. The original
Kettuvallams or rice barges used to carry tons of rice and spices. The
Kettuvallam or 'boat with knots' was so called because the entire boat
was held together with coir knots only. Of late, houseboats come with all creature comforts of a good hotel
including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a
kitchen and even a balcony for angling. And one can always enjoy
uninterrupted views of backwater life while staying in a houseboat.
DTPC House boat Pre-paid Counter
For booking houseboats, travelers can make use of the House Boat
Pre-paid Counter 'Trusted Service, Trusted Rates' managed by the
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC).
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