Alappuzha just like Udaipur it is also called as the Venice if the East and it holds asignificant place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, when one thinks about Boat Races, backwater holidays, marine ecosystem and a place that offers interaction with nature in its most raw form, the first word that pops up in the minds is Alleppey. The houseboat cruise is another one of akind delightful experience that Alappuzha offers.. The houseboats gracing the backwaters of Alappuzha are in fact a reworked version of the Kettuvallams of ancient times. Kettuvallam is a Malayalam word, ‘Kettu’, denotes dwelling structures and ‘Vallom’ denotes boat. In the ancient times, kettuvallam or boat with thatched roof that covers over wooden hulls was used to carry tons of spices and rice. The famous picnic spots are Alappuzha beach and Vijaya Beach Park. There is a old lighthouse at the beach which intrigue sthe visitors with its rustic charm.
Quite recently, houseboats are now well equipped with all the comforts similar to a good hotel room including furnished bedrooms, good toilets, a kitchen,cozy living roomsand even a balcony for angling. Staying in a houseboat offers an uniterupted view of life and enables the tourists to rejoice in the beauty of nature.
