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Alleppey, the Venice of the East welcomes you for a fantastic holiday in Kerala! The Alleppey backwaters have always fascinated tourists worldwide. A cruise through the network of palm-fringed canals, lagoons and lakes is a breathtaking experience that should not be missed! The magnificent view of long green-carpeted rice fields and the greenery of the gently swaying Coconut palms will be a feast for your eyes.  The tranquillity of the backwaters and the incredible scenery around, delicious Kerala delicacies prepared onboard all make your cruise a lifetime experience! On the houseboat cruise, you can visit the quaint sleepy villages, historic churches, temples, Kerala Snake boat & the traditional Kerala wooden house 'Tharavad' etc.  You can opt for a Day Cruise if you are on a short holiday with not much time to spare. But an overnight cruise is more preferred if you want to watch the beauty of the sun setting over the backwaters. You can wake up to the calls of the birds at sunrise on the Houseboat. You can take your time to spend time in the village market, visit farms or taste coconut wine. This would be a truly fantastic experience for you!  The sightseeing options depend on the route and if time allows.   Alleppey Houseboat Cruise Itinerary We highly recommend you to check-in at 12 noon to enjoy the backwater experience and cruise to the maximum.  First Day  The cruise begins through Punnamada Lake, the venue of the world-famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race. As you enter the mesmerizing waters of the Vembanad Lake, you can enjoy the panoramic vistas of the backwaters, the Coconut palms lining the waters and the glimpses of village life along the banks. After that, you enter the Marthandam Kayal, and you can visit the ancient church on its banks made by