ALAPPUZHA

Kumarakom bird sanctuary

Sprawling across 14 hectares, and sitting by the banks of the river Vembanad, Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a vibrant hub of rare and numerous avian species. A multitude of migratory birds, from places as varied as the Himalayas to Siberia, flock to this wet land area.

Luxury Houseboats

Luxury houseboats in Alleppey offer the best service and spectacular interiors and is nothing short in its grandeur from a five- star resort. With complete glass windows constituting a major portion of its walls, they offer unhindered view of the mesmerising backwaters.

Pathiramanal

Pathiramanal, a small island on the backwaters of Alappuzha district is a haven for hundreds of rare birds migrating from different parts of the world. It is a bird watcher's paradise and is situated 1.5 km from Muhamma boat jetty and about 13 km from Alappuzha.

Kakkathuruthu Island

A spectacular tiny island on the backwaters in Alappuzha district, Kakkathuruthu shot to fame after National Geographic travel magazine listed it in 'Around the World in 24 Hours,' a photographic tour of travel-worthy spots in the world.

Alappuzha

Alappuzha, Kerala, India has a network of canals and waterways that are a major part of its natural beauty and tourism: Alappuzha has many canals, including the Vadai canal, Commercial canals, and link canals. The canals are used for navigation and passenger and commercial transportation. The lakes in Alappuzha are used for transporting passengers and cargo. The canals in Alappuzha are linked to Vembanad Lake.