Alleppey Houseboat
from Rs 8000 per day
A kettuvallom, or the traditional rice boat, is used for houseboat cruises on the backwater canals of Alleppey. They were earlier used to carry rice, spices, coconuts and other provisions to and from the markets. The boats are under 100ft in length and about 15-18ft wide.
The backwaters of Alleppey connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the north and Kollam to the south. Different towns of Alleppey host various boat race in the second half of the year. There are also many churches to visit here.