Way side Attractions

• Traditional Fishing Operation
• Chinese fishing Nets
• Dense coconut Plantations
• Water bound villages
• Lush green paddy fields

CRUISE ALONG (NOT STOPPING): ASHTAMUDI LAKE, CHAVARA CANAL, ALUMKADAVU, AMRITHAPURI (STOP), KAYAMKULAM LAKE, THRIKKUNNAPPUZHA, KUMARAKODY, THOTTAPPALLY, KARUMADI, PAMBA RIVER, KUTTANAD REGION.

ASHTAMUDI LAKE: The Second Largest Lake in Kerala stands as a prime example of Kerala’s natural beauty, the numerous Coconut groves, Mangroves and Chinese fishing nets that dot the lakeside give the landscape an oriental look.

CHAVARA CANAL – Located in the coastal village of Chavara is calm and scenic stretch of Kerala’s interconnected backwaters. Flowing parallel to the Arabian Sea, The canal is part of the historic inland water transport network that once connected Kollam with Alappuzha and various inland villages.

ALUMKADAVU – Is a serene backwater village known as one of the birthplaces of Kerala’s traditional houseboats (Kettuvallams )

AMRITHAPURI – Located in Vallikkavu, is the spiritual headquarters of Mata Amrithanandamayi Devi (Amma) is a peaceful destination known for its serene atmosphere and vibrant ashram life, set beside the tranquil backwaters and close to Arabian Sea

KAYAMKULAM LAKE – stretching across Alappuzha and Kollam districts, is a scenic brackish water lagoon known for its vast, open waters and tranquil backwater charm, Connected to Arabian Sea through Kayamkulam estuary, the lake is dotted with Chinese fishing nets, lush coconut groves and traditional fishing villages that reflect Kerala’s coastal lifestyle.

THRIKKUNNAPPUZHA – The area is famous for its fishing hamlets, coir making units, and vibrant local life, giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Kerala’s coastal heritage. Thrikkunnappuzha has a lock-cum-regulator system, often referred locally as a "bund" or "shutter, it protects extensive paddy cultivation by keeping saltwater out from the low-lying kuttanad fields of Alappuzha district.

KUMARAKODY: Located in Pallana, is a peaceful and scenic backwater village best known as the resting place of the legendary Malayalam poet Shri.Kumaranasan.

THOTTAPPALLY: is a serene coastal village known for its beautiful beach, serene backwaters, and the historic Spillway – a vital structure that helps regulate the water flow from Kuttanad’s low-lying areas into the Arabian Sea.

KARUMADI: Located near Ambalappuzha, is a small but culturally significant village best known for the ancient Karumadi Kuttan, a revered black granite Buddha statue believed to date back to the 9th-10th century.

PAMBA RIVER: One of the longest and most sacred rivers in Kerala flows gracefully through parts of Alappuzha. Enriching the district’s landscape with its lush greenery as it meanders toward the Vembanad Lake. The river passes through scenic villages, Paddy fields and serene backwater stretches that reflect Kerala’s rural beauty.

KUTTANAD REGION: is one of Kerala’s most enchanting backwater regions and a Landscape unlike anywhere else in India. Known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Kerala’ Kuttanad is famous for its vast stretches of emerald green paddy fields that lie below sea level – a rare farming system where cultivation happens on reclaimed land protected by earthen bunds.