alleppey - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-28T17:41:38Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/alleppeyBest Alleppey Tour Packageshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/best-alleppey-tour-packages2023-11-24T12:38:28.000Z2023-11-24T12:38:28.000ZMy Holiday Happinesshttps://tripatini.com/members/myholidayhappiness1<div><p>Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is a popular tourist destination in Kerala, India, known for its backwaters, houseboats, and serene landscapes. You may visit <a href="https://myholidayhappiness.com/tours/popular-tour-packages/alleppeyalappuzha-packages" target="_blank">BEST ALLEPPEY TOUR PACKAGES</a>. Here are some of the best things to experience in Alleppey:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Backwater Cruises</strong>: A houseboat cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey is a must-do experience. Enjoy the scenic beauty, lush greenery, and tranquil waterways.</p></li><li><p><strong>Alleppey Beach</strong>: Spend time at Alleppey Beach, known for its golden sands and beautiful sunsets. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.</p></li><li><p><strong>Kuttanad</strong>: Explore the picturesque Kuttanad region, often referred to as the "Rice Bowl of Kerala." It's a vast expanse of paddy fields below sea level.</p></li><li><p><strong>Pathiramanal Island</strong>: This small island on Vembanad Lake is a haven for bird watchers. It's known for its rich biodiversity and is accessible by boat.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple</strong>: Visit this ancient temple known for its unique architecture and the "Ambalappuzha Palpayasam," a sweet milk porridge offered as prasadam.</p></li><li><p><strong>Marari Beach</strong>: If you're looking for a more tranquil beach experience, Marari Beach is a short drive from Alleppey. It's known for its clean shores and peaceful surroundings.</p></li><li><p><strong>Punnamada Lake</strong>: The venue for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Punnamada Lake is another beautiful spot in Alleppey. You can enjoy boat races and the scenic beauty of the lake.</p></li><li><p><strong>Krishnapuram Palace</strong>: Explore this historical palace known for its architecture and a museum that houses artifacts and exhibits from the region's history.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ayurvedic Treatments</strong>: Kerala is famous for Ayurvedic treatments. Consider experiencing traditional Ayurvedic massages and therapies at one of the wellness centers in Alleppey.</p></li><li><p><strong>Alleppey Sree Krishna Swamy Temple</strong>: This ancient temple is a significant religious site and is known for its annual festival, the Thiruvonam feast.</p></li></ol><p>Remember that the "best" experiences can vary depending on personal preferences. Whether you're interested in nature, culture, relaxation, or adventure, Alleppey has something to offer for every traveler.</p></div>A Monsoon Houseboat Experience in Kerala Backwatershttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-monsoon-houseboat-experience-in-kerala-backwaters2018-10-11T21:51:30.000Z2018-10-11T21:51:30.000ZIPR Backwatershttps://tripatini.com/members/IPRBackwaters<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009314268,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009314268,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009314268?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Kerala is the best place to enjoy the tranquil houseboat cruises. You can't experience a backwater experience as in Kerala nowhere else in the world. One of the main factors making Kerala a top notch backwater destination is some of the incredible <strong><a href="https://www.iprbackwaters.com/" target="_blank">Kerala houseboat packages</a></strong> that are provided by some of the authorized and professional tour operators like <strong>IPR Backwaters</strong>, which let the travelers enjoy the backwaters of Kerala in an amazing way.</span></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009314101,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009314101,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="747" class="align-center" height="474" alt="9009314101?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">One of the best time to enjoy a Kerala trip, especially the backwater trip, is the monsoon. Since it is the offseason, there will be many discounts and offers regarding the <strong>Kerala boat house rates</strong>, and also fewer crowds in the waters. During my recent holidays In Kerala, I have enjoyed some memorable experience with a tranquil backwater cruise in Alleppey and Kumarakom backwaters. If you are traveling with kids, then the day trips are the safest choice. It is better to enjoy the cruise through the backwaters in a day time and sleep over in some elegant resort at night.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong>The Itinerary</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">My trip was a short one and that included 2 days and 1-night trip. We took a flight from Bangalore to Cochin and reached at the Cochin international airport in the morning at 7 30 am. The journey was started from Cochin, in the morning around 8 am and was greeted by the representative of <strong>IPR Backwaters</strong>. Our first destination was Alleppey, one of the top emerging backwater destinations in Kerala. The drive to reach this place took around two hours, and on the way, we had breakfast from some cozy restaurants, and I tried the typical Kerala cuisine, for a change. It was of mildly spicy and prepared using coconut oil and was refreshing.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009314868,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009314868,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="749" class="align-center" height="496" alt="9009314868?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We reached Alleppey, around 11 am. We had booked a customized Alleppey <strong><a href="https://www.iprbackwaters.com/" target="_blank">houseboat cruise</a></strong> in the scenic backwaters and our tour operators owned a few houseboats and also some home stays and budget resorts in the bank of backwaters. The houseboats have a typical traditional style with full of modern amenities. Ours was a one-bed room boat that provided standard amenities like a standard hotel room.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Since we had only two days to savor the real taste of this serene place, we picked a short 4 hours journey. We also wanted to collect some typical souvenirs of Kerala and visit some religious and other top hot spots nearby. The houseboat cruise started around 11 am in the morning and winded up around 2 pm in the afternoon</span></p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Review of the Trip</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315074,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315074,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="742" class="align-center" height="421" alt="9009315074?profile=original" /></a></strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The <strong>backwater resorts in Kerala</strong> that we stayed were a luxurious one without burning our pocket. The itinerary was flexible and it helped to accommodate our preferences like timings, food options, and route of the cruise etc. The entire boat was packed with whatever we wanted, the staff was really cordial and warm to us. The quality of the food was beyond expectations. We had the chance to savor fresh seafood, typical Kerala cuisines etc. And the most comfortable thing has we had enough privacy to enjoy our private moments, the staffs never interfered in our personal affairs. The guide assisted our trip was really helpful. We didn’t feel a moment of boredom, as he told us tales after tales as we sailed through those sleeping canals, which made at really travel back in times.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong>Safety Concerns during Monsoon</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315091,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315091,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="749" class="align-center" height="474" alt="9009315091?profile=original" /></a></strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Most of the people who choose <strong><a href="https://www.iprbackwaters.com/" target="_blank">Alappuzha Honeymoon packages</a></strong> during monsoon may have the fear that monsoon might be the worst time for a houseboat trip, because of safety issues. But the staffs in the houseboat will always keen about our safety and we will be warned beforehand if there is the heavy downfall or the wind. And the trip will be postponed if there is heavy wind. But luckily, the wind was not that bad during our trip. At some point, the staff pulled us to some other safe canals rather than stopping the cruise because of the wind.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The monsoon is off the season in Kerala, and there will be fewer tourists everywhere you visit, which means less standing in the queues, and more discounts on purchases. And enjoying the backwaters in the rains it will be a unique experience. The whole land becomes greener and during the day time, you can stroll along the markets, or visit some tranquil islands nearby, or experience the typical rural life in Kerala on the banks of a lake.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong>The Food Options</strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315887,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315887,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="754" class="align-center" height="566" alt="9009315887?profile=original" /></a></strong></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The food options vary from typical Kerala cuisine to international cuisine. Since our trip was a short one, we weren't expecting some meals, but the staff was very cordial and was always eager to prepare our food according to our preferences and choices. The typical Kerala lunch is a must try, the pearl spot fish fry is popular in the area, the chicken curry was really spicy and there were many unique vegetable dishes that was all a treat to the taste buds. We really enjoyed the culinary treatment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">There were not many complaints of issues during our backwater trip. The houseboat was really well maintained and tidy. The rain might cause some mess, but it is nothing avoidable. The food was great and the staffs, friendly and flexible, always ready to serve according to our needs. The bedroom was comfortable and speaks luxury, the bathrooms were cleans and tidy and rooms air-conditioned.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315496,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009315496,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="747" class="align-center" height="420" alt="9009315496?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The rates of different <strong><a href="https://www.iprbackwaters.com/" target="_blank">Alleppey boat house booking</a></strong> are pretty reasonable. We can also negotiate with the tour operators if we face some problems regarding the rates and timing, Because of the high competition in the field, you will also get the best deal; last minutes and offers especially for family trips. But before doing the booking, it is advisable to go through the recent photo to avoid last-minute troubles. There are also unlimited sightseeing options when you visit Kerala backwaters. During our houseboat cruise, we have visited Pathiramanal, Kakkathuruthu, Karumdaikuttan temple, Kumarakom bird sanctuary, Thanneermukkam etc.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p></div>The Munroe Islands of Kerala, India - Where Serenity Speakshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/munroe-islands-kerala-india2018-11-19T14:51:23.000Z2018-11-19T14:51:23.000ZIPR Backwatershttps://tripatini.com/members/IPRBackwaters<div><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009326472,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009326472,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="690" height="518" alt="9009326472?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Have you ever longed to go for a small cruise in a classic village boat which will take you to extreme emerald green picturesque space? You can make your wish fulfilled by visiting the beautiful Munroe islands located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and Kallada River in Kollam district. Kerala has always astonished us with its never ending beauty of backwaters. The most preferred tourist activity in backwaters is a boathouse cruise taking through the outskirts of backwater villages and lush green coconut plantations. <strong><a href="https://www.iprbackwaters.com/" target="_blank">Kerala houseboat packages</a></strong> are splendid and will take you to Alleppey- Kumarakom- Kollam routes of which Alleppey- Kollam is the longest one. We could sight many villagers who rely on the fishing for their livelihood catch fishes in the country boat and Chinese fishing nets have already gathered the popularity. Thousands come to Kerala especially to take a houseboat cruise. There are some offbeat islands which will equally provide you with the enthusiasm of travel. Since these places are less crowded one can enjoy its serenity to extreme limits. One such place is Munroe Islands. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009326885,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009326885,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="690" height="459" alt="9009326885?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Munroe Islands or Mundrothruthu is a tourist destination where we can find coir resting process, coir weaving, fishing, migratory bird watch, prawn catches etc. The island also houses Mangrove trees and coconut plantations on the lake shore. The famous Kallada boat race is conducted here at Karuvathrakadavu- Muthiraparambu Nettayam in Munroethuruth. This island is actually a cluster of 8 tiny islands in Kollam district separated by small water channels and lakes. The life here is co calm and serene since it is less crowded the areas are clean. We can take part in small country craft cruise along the backwater villages. This small cruise is more astounding than picking up a </span><span style="font-size:16px;"><b>Kerala</b></span><b style="font-size:12pt;"> boat house for honeymoon</b> <span style="font-size:12pt;">as this will take you deep into the lives of rural folks and their occupation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327280,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327280,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="689" height="457" alt="9009327280?profile=original" /></a> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">There is a small history of this place. British has claimed their supremacy in South India in 1795 and Travancore, the princely state came under their custody and from then East India Company has appointed one resident as the administrative head of Travancore. One among was Colonel John Munro. He oversaw the land reclamation process in the delta formed by Kallada and Ashtamudi River. This reclaimed land was known after his name as Munroe Islands. He integrated several backwater regions by digging canals using Stone Age tools and megaliths. The colonel was good in discharging his duties in the state and during his reign a senior priest expressed his wish to build a seminary for training for training priest and a place to settle the newly converted Christians. Thus he fulfilled his wish and the place was given his name as a tribute to him by the locals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327672,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327672,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="690" height="461" alt="9009327672?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The boat tour is the best way to explore the island and it is mostly done in the conventionally country boats which are a silent mode of transport without breaking the serenity of the place. On the course of the tour, we could hear the chirping of birds, cry of cows, and music from temples. There are some plants which have the medicinal values and chance to watch the countrymen climbing coconut trees. Coconut water is given on the tour and this drink has the capability to wash away your drowsiness to some extent. Beautiful breathtaking sunset can be watched from these islands and birds going back to their nests bidding a goodbye to the dusk. A walking tour of the villages and spot the coir retting process done by women. Some of them visit this place exclusively to taste the delicious recipes prevalent here. Various seafood is provided to taste.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327476,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327476,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="687" height="517" alt="9009327476?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">One of the ancient churches in Kerala, Dutch church built in 1878 prevails here. On the scenic banks of Ashtamudi Lake, there stands the church with a blend of both Dutch- Kerala architecture built with red bricks. Presently the church is deserted and an annual festival is conducted with the support of residents in the area. The tourists from the various states can get a chance to visit here over the course of their <strong><a href="https://www.iprbackwaters.com/" target="_blank">luxury houseboat Kerala</a></strong></span><b style="font-size:12pt;"> </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">and spending some quality time in these islands. Try to visit during the event of Kallada boat race, the famous boat race in Kollam which happens after 28 days of Onam annually in which 12 snake boats used to participate. The winners will be awarded Kerala rolling trophy and a cash prize of one lakh rupees. Munroe islands are the vantage point to view the commencement arrangements for the event. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>