In-land Water way

Backwater

With the Arabian sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty .Thrikkunnapuzha is one of the gateway to the inland water ways of Alappey. Cruise through small canals , villages and small water lodged town-ships to enjoy the scenic beauty and to get a glimpse of the unspoiled rural life of Kerala ,This palace where narrow canals, rivers, lakes lagoons and land meet are aptly called “ backwaters” It is the land of fishermen and women. It distinguishes itself with prawns, mussels, pearl spot fish and other fishes. the lakes and rivers take you along canals past scenic islands offering sublime views of coconut , fishing nets, toddy tapers at work, flocks of ducks swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky and typical Kerala village houses to experience an extra ordinary trip through the backwaters and take sweet memories of Alappey back .Backwaters in Thrikkunnapuzha is famous for the Boat Races held here every year around the time of the Onam festival

The backwater Routes in Thrikkunnapuzha

There are many interesting routes to cruise on the Backwaters of Kerala, each route is more enchanting than the other

 Thrikkunnapuzha to Alappuzha is a one night round about cruise which takes you through the Legendary TS canal ,Punnamada Lake. Sail along the gentle clear backwaters to the romantic Vattakayal Lake and spend a night aboard. you can see Thottappilly backwaters ,Champakulam church ,Pallathuruthy backwaters through the way of Alappuzha

Thrikkunnapuzha to Kollam, a one night cruise which offers you a magical night. Water birds – both residents and migratory adorn the canals and water ways. The water lilies when seen in the night dazzle like the twinkling stars in a dark sky. Fishing women and men add to the magic with their imaginative ways of fishing .Kayamkulam lake ,NTPC kayamkulam,Valiyazheckel Fishing harbors , Amritapuri are in this route