Alleppey, Kerala

In one of the boat-houses that offer a power-packed combo of exclusive accommodation and food. The plush little once-upon-a-time-royal quarters come equipped with a sleeping area, western-style toilets, dining area and a lounge on the deck. Available in varying sizes to suit visitors; these floating cottages are slow-moving, easy motorised vehicles fit with generators. Just make sure that you get the bookings done well in advance. Otherwise, Alleppey is very tourist friendly and there?s no dirth of exclusive or budget hotels, cottages or homestays in and around Alleppey. Otherwise, Alleppey is very tourist friendly and there?s no dirth of exclusive or budget hotels, cottages or homestays in and around Alleppey.

Alleppey’s cuisine has a number of must haves. Your taste buds haven’t experienced Allepey if you haven’t tried the Ghee Roast Dosa and Malayalee Parotha . While Appams and Idlis form the essentials, you can also try “Toddy” which is a locally fermented alcohol beverage made from palm tree and coconut palms. Rice wine can be also tried in Alleppey.

Traveling within Alleppey is not a problem as there is abundant number of local buses, auto rickshaws and taxis. Boats and ferry services are the best way to travel places such as Kuttanad, inaccessible by road. Many of Alleppey’s attractions are easily accessible by foot.