Ambalapuzha

Travel Guide

A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia
The serene beautiful backwaters of Alappuzha. Kerala and the floating Houseboats.

There can be nothing more idyllic that to spend a lazy day in the houseboat getting treated to beautiful sights and gorging on some fresh catch.
Only one word ! - experience it !
you will want yourself to chase sunsets and sunrise all your life.
#bruisedpassports
Just cruising down the backwaters of Kerala on a private houseboat. Never in my life will I ever get over that day. Absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend the experience.

Where to stay in Ambalapuzha

A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia

Erezha

While Erezha isn't home to many top sights, Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Erezha
Alappuzha District showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Vazhicherry Ward

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vazhicherry Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach.

Vazhicherry Ward
UDS Backwater Resort

UDS Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is RM433 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
RM433
RM512 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and courteous and the setting on the lakeside is very picturesque. Our room was very tired and in need of refurbishment and the dining area could similarly do with an upgrade. The hotel was noisy with maintenance going on in another part of the site and loud music being ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

UDS Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is RM282 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM282
RM296 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
7.6/10 Good! (47 reviews)
Not a good experience. This is definitely not a 5 star hotel, this is a 3-star hotel. The only positive was that the room has a nice view. However, even getting to this location was tough, the road to this resort was not maintained and very bumpy and is in such a remote location, cannot get a auto ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is RM279 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
RM279
RM293 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Cosy Houseboats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Cosy Houseboats
Royal Boathouse

Royal Boathouse

3 out of 5
Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel from start to finish. The check-in process was smooth and the staff was extremely welcoming and professional. The room was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable. The bed was cozy, and everything from the linens to the bathroom amenities felt high quality. ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Royal Boathouse
Beachparadise  Daycruise houseboat

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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