Ambalapuzha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

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A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia
The serene beautiful backwaters of Alappuzha. Kerala and the floating Houseboats.

There can be nothing more idyllic that to spend a lazy day in the houseboat getting treated to beautiful sights and gorging on some fresh catch.
Only one word ! - experience it !
you will want yourself to chase sunsets and sunrise all your life.
#bruisedpassports
Just cruising down the backwaters of Kerala on a private houseboat. Never in my life will I ever get over that day. Absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend the experience.

Where to stay in Ambalapuzha

A canoe day trip on the Alleppey Backwaters is the perfect backpacker alternative to the more luxurious house boat trips available. A perfect day relaxing in the Venice of India seeing the local way of life and abundant nature. 

#india
#southindia
#veniceofindia

Erezha

While Erezha isn't home to many top sights, Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Erezha
Alappuzha District showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Vazhicherry Ward

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vazhicherry Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Beach.

Vazhicherry Ward
Uday Backwater Resort

Uday Backwater Resort

4.5 out of 5
Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is ₹8,984 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹8,984
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari ...
Uday Backwater Resort
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

5 out of 5
Thirumala Ward Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is ₹5,600 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹5,600
per night
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
7.6/10 Good! (49 reviews)
Stayed there with my family of 3 on NY eve last year. The property was well maintained. While we didn’t get to try all the amenities due to the NY eve rush, the complimentary boat ride on the lake Vemnad was amazing (I would highly recommend to book in advance as it fills our fast). Food was ok. ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey
Punnamada Resorts

Punnamada Resorts

4 out of 5
Punnamada Ambalapuzha Kerala
The price is ₹7,227 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
₹7,227
per night
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Terrible experience

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Punnamada Resorts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Royal Boathouse

Royal Boathouse

3 out of 5
Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The staff were good, friendly and polite 😊 Our room was clean and decent. Food good. We were a bit confused about the itinerary so maybe making it clearer would be helpful to future guests. Thank you 😊

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Royal Boathouse
Beachparadise  Daycruise houseboat

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Good food, nice private boat, and great staff!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Cosy Houseboats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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