Alleppey backwater offers tourists a potpourri of scenic flavors to savor optimally. You can plan your trip to Alleppey backwater beforehand by browsing through the various rides available therein. This helps you to customize your itinerary ahead of your tour so that you can thoroughly enjoy your intimacy with the nature at optimal cost. Here are the Most Favorite Backwater Ride in Alleppey that have been discussed below for your ready reference.
Kettuvalloms or houseboats offer luxurious ride over the aquamarine backwaters. As you coast along the palm fringed shores, you will get to relish lip smacking marine dishes prepared by local chefs. Special arrangements are also made to watch the snake boat race from close quarters during the annual Nehru Trophy championship. The well-appointed interiors make the cruise even more appealing. Coasting along Arabian Sea, you can catch glimpses of the locals carrying out coir matting, dealing in marine products etc. On board, cultural programs are organized to offer guests insights into the rich cultural heritage of Kerala .
These floating abodes are one of the best options for Honeymooners as it beyond tranquillity offers absolute privacy. The houseboats Alleppey will take you through C block, kainakari, moonnattumukham, venattukadu, and vattakayal. Evening tea / coffee snacks will be served on board. At Night, the houseboat will halt at a known secured place.
The name evokes pictures of motorized roof covered canoes floating on the Dall Lake, Kashmir; the scene having been immortalized by movies. Shikkaras offer captivating views of the backwater and surrounding beauty. The comfortable reclining seats exposed to the cool breeze blowing over the aquamarine waters will make the ride something to cherish for. Deep canals which are inaccessible for houseboats can be easily explored through Shikkara. Added incentives are enjoying the rustic lifestyle and livelihood of natives from close proximity and communing with nature in a relaxing ambiance. Cruises can be tailored to meet your budget.
Normally, the cruise will last three hours; however it can be extended as per the guest demands. The shikara at Punnamada Resort has a seating capacity of 17 people. Guest can also enjoy Lunch on-board.
Speedboat cruise along Alleppey backwaters is sure to give you unparalleled adrenalin rush. The scenic backwaters are fringed by tempting sights and pleasing pastimes which can be touched easily within an hour of speedboat cruising. Major destinations you can touch while on a ride in speedboat are Thanneermukkam Bridge, Coconut Plantations, Pathiramanal Island, Fish sanctuary, Birds sanctuary, Kumarakom Backwaters etc. The tantalizing backwaters and its popular destinations can be enjoyed thoroughly even by time crunched tourists.
Canoe ride on backwaters will help you revel in the pristine culture of Kerala at your own leisure. The scenic expanses vibrant with Kerala’s rustic life patterns can be enjoyed from close quarters on the canoe. This method of sailing on the backwater is relatively cheaper than other modes of transportation available and you can take your time to enjoy the countryside soul of at your own pace. The canoe needs to be paddled for propelling forward and the splashing sound of water striking against the canoe pedal is also divine.
Put on your life jackets and jump on to the prop that is shaped like a banana and is attached behind a speedboat. Yes, banana boat ride across the backwater is a thrilling pastime that would make you feel the same adrenalin rush as cruising at full speed on the choppy waters. Banana boat ride offered by Punnamada resort spanning ten thrilling minutes can be relished. They can be enjoyed anytime between morning 8Am to evening 5PM. As the banana boat topples over suddenly or turns viciously, you will be overwhelmed by the sheer joy of top notch adventure. It is something that you can’t afford to miss on a trip to Alleppey.
You can enjoy a ride of the tranquil backwater of Alleppey on bamboo rafts also. Eco tourism centre needs to be approached for booking a leisurely bamboo rafting. If you want to book yourself for a full day bamboo rafting, you need to shell out a minimal cost. Apart from rafting, you will be taken on a mesmerising trekking trip across the pristine countryside of Alleppey. Half day booking for bamboo rafting can also be arranged for. For every trip of bamboo raft, food is served for the tourists by the centre arranging the ride. This tour is reminiscent of the erstwhile glory of Kerala and offers insights into the provincial lives of Kerala’s natives. The trip will linger in your mind forever and make you pine for more.
Guest can book candle light dinner which is set over a bamboo raft made. This can either be arranged near the close vicinity of Vambanad Lake or at the shore.
Motor boat ride across the relaxing and unspoiled Alleppey backwaters offers you opportunity to take in the scenic beauty of the unsullied Kerala landscape while enjoying the intimacy of your loved ones. Motor boat ride will take your experience of cruising along the backwater to the next level. You will need to kilt your safety jackets and then go on a thrilling adventurous journey. You have the choice of halting at shores that would capture your attention and explore the countryside, daily chores of the natives, and do trekking. This ride is convenient for people who want to explore the backwater and its fringes at their own pace.
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