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Kerala's Backwaters and Fishing Nets
Kerala's Backwaters and Fishing Nets
 




Kerala's Backwaters and Fishing Nets

Enjoy the mesmerizing Kerala backwaters on this relaxing full day houseboat guided tour. Your expert guide will focus on your comfort and relaxation as you marvel at beautiful backwater sights and also visit the Chinese Fishing nets, enroute to Alapuzha. Experience the backwater village life and enjoy lunch at a farm house when you discover this Alleppey houseboat tour is perfect if you're searching for a unique experience and want to see India's natural beauty. Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, rests on the Western side of the Arabian Sea. The remarkable network of rivers flowing into it gave Alappuzha the nickname "The Venice of the East" in the early 20th century. Explore this region of India's natural beauty by booking your excursion now.

Your houseboat tour begins with comfortable transportation from Port Cochin when you drive to Alapuzha, approximately 1 hour 30-minutes ride, to your beautifully crafted Kerala wooden houseboat.

Your palm-fringed backwaters cruise is on a private houseboat that is a traditional thatched craft typical of this area where these boats have been plying the waterways for centuries, connecting villages and transporting rice, spices and other goods. Gently cruising through scenic backwaters and village areas, you'll marvel at lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and other noteworthy sights. At lunch time you'll enjoy a delicious and typical Keralan meal freshly prepared at a farm house.

After completing your cruise, you'll be transferred back to the pier with plenty of time to spare before your ship's departure.

Please Note: A tourist visa is required to debark in India. Cruise lines do not usually provide this visa, therefore, you will need to obtain one prior to your cruise.



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ASCNBACKFISH-EC Kerala's Backwaters and Fishing Nets - Number of Children (Ages 7 to 12)
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Discover Kerala's tranquil backwaters and explore Cochin, one of South India's oldest and most important port cities.