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Alappuzha Houseboats

A night aboard a converted rice barge, drifting past paddy fields, churches and village life.

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Price
Priced per boat, by size and season
Time Needed
1 night
Best Time
September to March
Address
Finishing Point, Punnamada, Alappuzha, Kerala 688013Directions
Getting There
Boats leave from Punnamada, about 3 km from Alappuzha town.

Why Go

These kettuvallam once carried rice and spices. Now they have bedrooms and a cook, and they cruise the canals around Alappuzha until they moor at dusk.

A day trip works if you're short of time, but the evening and early morning are the best part.

Tips

  • Agree on the route and what's included before you pay.

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