Alleppey - Resorts In The Backwaters

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Alappuzha or Alleppey is a lovely coastal town in Kerala. A picturesque backwater location, it is crisscrossed by canals and rivers and lagoons. This town is located 63 km from Kochi.

Its waterways can be as busy as the roads. Alleppey is referred to as the Venice of the East because of the many canals and lakes and rivers that dot its landscape. Alleppey Houseboats is a popular accommodation option here. This place has a hot and humid coastal climate. It is an agricultural district known for its coir products and rice production.

Because of its scenic beauty and vast waterways, Alleppey is one of the prime tourist locations in Kerala. Alleppey houseboats are a popular type of Alleppey Hotels in this town of canals and rivers. You can stay in hotels, or resorts or houseboats in this lovely town.

Marari Fishermen Village

Marari Fishermen Village is a lovely beach resort located ...
... in Mararikulam. Surrounded by sandy stretches of beaches and swaying palms, this idyllic location mirrors the ancient fishing traditions of Kerala. It is at almost 1-hour drive from Cochin airport.

Accommodations: The resort has fine, independent cottages with all modern facilities. The cottages are surrounded by palm trees and gardens. All the cottages offer lovely views of the beach.

Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water. The rooms are air-conditioned and have color television with cable connection, telephones, iron, 24-hour room service, newspaper and other facilities

Dining: The restaurant at the resort offers a delightful fare of traditional Kerala cuisine. Offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, the restaurant serves the food in the traditional style - on plantain leafs.

Other Facilities and Services: Doctor-on-call. business center, currency exchange, cruise on backwaters, and houseboat ride.
You can indulge in activities like a visit to the fishermen’s village and experiencing their age-old lifestyle. Visit and take part in the holy rituals of a nearby temple. Take a walk though the village And soak in the local culture. Take a ride in a bullock cart. Visit the town of Alleppey and take a houseboat ride.

Ayurveda Center: Kerala is the home of continuing Ayurvedic traditions. The resort offers a choice of Ayurvedic treatments to refresh and strengthen your body. Take an Ayurveda bath, indulge yourself with a soothing massage

Coir Village Lake Resort

Located on a small village in the middle of a beautiful lake along the backwaters of Alleppey and Kollam. the resort is accessible through waterways or by road. To really experience the magic of Kerala’s backwaters, it is better to reach this resort by a four-hour cruise through the backwaters..

Accommodations: Surrounded by the blue lake and gardens with tall palm trees, the resort offers accommodations in cottages both A/C and non-A/C. All the cottages have attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water. The room facilities include telephone, cable television and 24-hour room service.

Dining: The restaurant called Oottupura offers delightful ethnic Keralite cuisine. The variety of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are cooked in traditional Kerala style. The food is served on plantain leafs.

Other Facilities and Services: business center, doctor-on-call, currency exchange, houseboat ride, and cruise on backwaters

Other Leisure activities: Visit the local villages and immerse yourself in the rustic atmosphere. Take a ride in the traditional village transport - the bullock cart. Walk through the village and you can watch the local coir industry at work. Coir weaving, mainly done by the women in the villages, is a major industry in this region of Kerala. You can also go to Alleppey town and experience a houseboat ride on the backwaters.

Ayurvedic Therapy: The resort offers traditional Ayurvedic treatment. You can take an oil-bath, a massage or a traditional Ayurvedic treatment at the Ayurvedic Center in the resort.