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Kerala Backwaters

Punnamada Boat Jetty, Alappuzha 688013, India
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Ranked #1 of 24 attractions in Alappuzha
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Gateshead, England
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93 reviews 93 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We had read reports of thousands of boats now running the trips around the backwaters of Kerala and although there were many to be seen, once you got off the main central lake area then you did not run into that many of them provided your boat driver knew where to take you. We were on Johnsons Eco Boat, only... More

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United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

It was so nice to just drift along and see India at its finest... peace and serenity! Not to be missed!

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Florence, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We loved a lot the backwaters cruise from Breeze Backwaters Homestay. Much better than from busy Alappuzha...

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Lutterworth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We came to Kerela to see the backwaters in particular - they were not what I expected but still were very good. Go on a small canoe in the real backwaters if you get the chance.

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Pune, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Before reaching the houseboat I was thinking that I must have reconsidered the timing for cruise since it was very hot & humid. But once I entered the houseboat I never had to regret about my decision. It was very neat & clear double story boat with enough space on the deck as well as the two bed rooms in... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I was taken on a 3hrs trip organized by the Adenz Backwater Homestay and enjoyed it very much. The big Houseboats my be a romantic way to spend a day or night but they will only show you the same places as the will stop stop for the night near the villages. and in my opinion pollute the waters -... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Most breathtaking and beautiful experience I've had. The backwaters were very lively, you got to see the way that people live there and the tour guides were very helpful and patient (especially for the slower kayakers!)

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The Backwaters are too good and should not be missed.Specially when you take a ride in a Boat or a House Boat the flow of water is constant and flowing and the greenery across the coast line is soothing and satisfying.

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Castel Del Piano, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

took local ferry and saw the life and culture - better than a big house boat where you are cut off from the truth and atmosphere - and about 500 times cheaper!

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Delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We didn’t have too much time so we opted for the two hour boat ride in the back waters. It is not an experience i can easily forget. The natural beauty is breath taking. There are houses in the middle of water. People travel by boats to go to markets. Children go to schools in boats. It was a radically... More

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