• Punnamada Lake - Punnamada Kayal is renowned for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Enjoy a 30-minute cruise along this river, which serves as the main route for most houseboats before they enter the larger lake or canals.
• Urban Primary Health Centre Nehrutrophy - The boat will navigate through SNDP Thod (“Thod” means river in the local language). During this cruise, you can witness a temple, church, local homes, and a government health center. At the end of this river, the boat enters the Pamba River, a relatively larger river.
• Swamichira Road - The journey begins on the expansive, welcoming waters of the Pamba River, with a delightful 30-minute cruise. The scenery transforms as the boat turns into the Irumbanam Thod, a canal so narrow it feels like a hidden path, leading deeper into Kerala’s backwaters. This slender waterway connects the grand Pamba to the serene Meenappally Kayal. The main attraction of the Irumbanam canal is the paddy fields and coconut palms lining both sides.
• Kayalchira Dock - This smaller lake is a revelation, surrounded by the quiet charm of local villages and the discreet elegance of numerous resorts. The highlight of Meenappally is its unique terminal, a graceful structure extending into the heart of the lake. Here, the vessel gently docks, providing the perfect setting for unforgettable photographs and, more importantly, a feast for the senses: an authentic Kerala lunch featuring the freshest catch from these waters.
• Muttel Palam - After a delicious Kerala lunch, the journey continues into Muttel Thod, a narrow canal that serves as a charming pathway connecting Meenappally to the picturesque Kainakari village. The main highlight of this canal is the Muttel Palam (“Palam” means bridge), located at its end. This bridge is quite unique: it’s very narrow and steep, which means some drivers prefer not to cross it. After the bridge, the boat enters Kainakari, one of Alleppey’s most famous and beautiful villages. The main houseboat will stop, and passengers will switch to a smaller canoe for an exciting one-hour tour, exploring the hidden gems within Kainakari village.
• Chitilappilly - After the canoe ride, step aboard the houseboat. It’s the perfect time to relax with a cup of traditional coffee or tea. Enjoy authentic banana fritters, locally known as “pazampori,” made from special “Ethapazam” bananas found only in Kerala. As you savor your treats, cruise across the vast and scenic Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s largest freshwater lake. Soak in the beautiful views before returning to the starting point, leaving with unforgettable memories and wonderful photos!

• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Lunch
• All fees and/or taxes
• Tea and coffee

• Carbonated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages

Embarking on a Houseboat journey through the Backwaters of Alleppey provides a revitalizing and remarkable experience. The Houseboat Backwater itinerary is crafted particularly for individuals who wish to explore the finest canals in and surrounding Alleppey. The Houseboat sails through scenic rivers and canals, pausing for an hour for lunch. The boat voyage further exposes you to some of Alleppey’s picturesque villages like Kainakari Village and Kuttithod, leading to a place known as Kuttamangalam. We arrange a 1-hour country boat ride to traverse through the narrow Kuttamangalam canal, which is unreachable by the houseboat. This short journey offers unmissable views of the local village, lush paddy fields, and more. Following this country boat expedition, the houseboat resumes its journey, heading towards its final stopover location.

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