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Alappuzha Travel Guide: 56 reviews and 250 photos

Gateway to the Backwaters

I only spent a day and a night in this pleasant town. The town is easy to negotiate. There are two main canals (north and south), which makes it easy to orientate yourself.
Alleppey (as most people still call the place) seems to be the centre and main area to organise backwater trips. There are plenty of houseboats and tour operators to choose from.

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  • In a nutshell:A pleasant town - the gateway to the backwaters
  • Last visit to Alappuzha: Oct 2008
  • Intro Written Nov 9, 2008
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  • mallyak's Profile Photo
    Jan 15, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    If you have another chance just do a trip by the local ferry on the back waters.I ahd a great experience in 97doing a 2 hr trip from Kottayam to allepy for a sum of Rs 15/- and got to meet some fantastic malayalees!

  • 6aruna's Profile Photo
    Oct 28, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    lonely planet hasn't updated the restaurant page for a long time.It was the only decent one in 2003

  • Doctor38's Profile Photo
    Feb 9, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Kerala is on my wish list. thanks for the tour

  • lynnehamman's Profile Photo
    Nov 10, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Another great page- Your pictures are all very interesting- and unusual. Good tips. Thanks

  • hunterV's Profile Photo
    Nov 9, 2008 at 5:16 AM

    Hello, Pierre ! Yes, things happen with those restaurants.... All other things were great I hope...

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