http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , India , Kerala , Allepey en-us Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:49:42 +0000 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:49:42 +0000 HAPPY NEW YEAR I think the last time i wrote i told you that i was going to be hiring a moped and doing some exploring in Goa.. it was amazing so nice to have the wind in your hair and the world at your feet .. and i came back with everything in tact i thoroughly reccomend it We enjoyed our stay in Goa and celebrated Charlie's birthday in style he got legless and we went to a head pho http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-464105.html Monday Nov 16th AlappuzhaToday was the first day in forever it didnrsquot rain. The trekking tour on Saturday pretty much didnrsquot take place cause it was literally down poring. I checked the weather forecast that night and there was rain predicted for the next couple of days all over India. So I changed my plans and instead of going to the Peryar Wildlife Sanctuary I went back to Koch http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/blog-453801.html Marari beach resortis a CGH Earth group hotel located at an expansive coconut palm grove that extends right into the beach. This hotel draws its name from the nearby Marari beach in Alappuzha and is designed in the theme of a fishing hamlet dotted with thatched cottages . Located just 60 Km from Cochin it ensures a tranquil beach holiday in the exceptional golden sands of Marari Beach Kerala. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-448578.html Popularly known as Godrsquos Own Country Kerala is one of the most preferred tours and travel destination of India. The state is endowed with several captivating attractions which are worth visiting and exploring. Picturesque backwaters palm fringed beaches exotic natural beauty picture perfect hill stations ayurvedic spa and resorts colourful festivals historic forts and monuments are th http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-443477.html The excitement to visit kerala was at its peak for two reasons as this was my first time travel to beautiful backwaters of vembanad also my honeymoon .We had traveled to kerala by bus from chennai as we entered into kerala there was change from dryness to greenery. Seeing the green coconuts all around energized our spirits. We reached cochin at around 8am freshened ourselves in a small h http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-442055.html Alappuzha Alleppey is know for its boat races boat houses coir products fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.Kuttanad in Alappuzha Alleppey is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kere http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-441555.html Best day yet From Kochi to the beautiful backwaters of KeralaToday was amazing and almost indescribable. Left the Grand Hotel just after 8.30am and took a tuk tuk to the bus station to then catch a bus to Allepey where we then boarded a boat and began our journey into the backwaters of Kerala. The entire journey was about 3.5 hours after which we arrived at an island village to stay with Tho http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-438517.html Alleppey and the BackwatersHouseboat day Something that must be done whilst in Kerala is an exploration of the backwaters. In keeping with this Warren and I had arranged a 'deal' with the owner of our accommodation in Alleppey free room for the night if we took a trip on his houseboat. Although the cost was a little steep in comparison to most prices in India Rs6500 it included a 22hr trip http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-436716.html We took a three day trip to Kerala from Chennai.we boarded the Chennai Allepey mail on 30th July thursday 2100hrs Reached allepey on the 31st 1030hrs.we had our can waiting for us in the railway station. he took us to the house boat jetty. we did buy around 2kgs of karimeen lake fish for fry also carried a crate of mineral water and some soda bottles. The boat name was ROYAL STAR. its a su http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-424894.html Our day started really really early to go on a bird watching walk with Matthew which was really nice we saw loads. We had a quick breakfast then took a tuktuk to the public government boat to Kottyam. The boat took about 2.5hours and only cost 10rupees 13pence It was a great way to see the backwaters and we both fell asleep as it was so calm on the boat.We the took a public bus to Kumily whe http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-404497.html We left the coast area after some awful haggling on my side almost causing us to have to walk to the station. We took the train to Alleppey in Kerala's famous backwaters where we went to stay the night in someones house Thomas Matthew Maria and grandma on an island in the backwaters. After a auto and short boot trip we arrived at their house and were immediately given a huge delicious lunc http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-403166.html Our first destination sans Jasmine. It was hard to go on but we had to for the memory of the teamYes yes it was brief encounter our visit in Allepey.I do believe that we only stayed two nights. The main attraction is the backwaters boat rides. There is a system of beautiful and calm canals and rivers that run throughout the countryside. And tourists have been MAJORLY taken care of here as http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-401822.html We decided to stop to Allepey to see some more of the world famous Keralan Backwaters. Allepey itself didn't hold much appeal but we did manage to scope out a branch of the Indian Coffee House where we could fill up on cheap dosas. We booked a six hour canoe trip on the backwaters for the very next day through our guesthouse so we didn't have to hang around.We were joined on our canoe by a nice Ge http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-400442.html Les backwater du Kerala reprsente un vaste rseau de canaux naturels long de 900 kilomtres bord de rizires verdoyantes et d'une impressionnante colonie de palmiers. C'est un monde sans terre en quasi totalit o les peuples se partagent les quelques minces bandes de terre parfois large de quelques mtres seulement. Ce monde aquatique constitue l'essentiel pour des dizaines de petits vil http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-397444.html Spending a night on a houseboat is one the list of 10 things to do before you die. Of course it all seems a little over rated right WRONGFor 4500 rupees David and I got a one bedroom houseboat equipped with 3 men for 24 hours. These men drove the boat cooked us food lunch tea dinner and breakfast and took care of us as if we were royalty. They also took us to the toddy shop on the banks o http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-396052.html We don't know what story you made around the last photographs but this is the two and a half hours of typing pretty much which should have gone with them. New Delhi new hotel new day and awoke a bit disorientated to a Chinook coming in. I knew we were close to the airport but then realized it was the ceiling fan doing its stuff from the night before. Our flight to Kochi was a twoparter a tri http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-386956.html If you are interested we have added 4 photographs to the last entry.And so to continue. Having spent 2 and half hours typing the continuation it seems it wasn't saved so here are some photographs and you can make up the story round them http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-386054.html After our fantastic 5 day break in Varkala it was time too move on.Left our hotel at 6am while it was cool and we jumped on the train to Alleppey. 2hours later we reached Alleppey and via a Rickshaw we get our seats on the local ferry to Kottyam. This was a 3 hour boat ride along the Backwaters which is over 900 km of waters in the Kerala region we only travelled 25kms of it. Along the way w http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-385274.html March 19th We woke at 0630 and grabbed a masala dosa by the bus station and hopped aboard a bus for a three hour journey from Kumily to Kottayam. It started with predictability. The driver was driving way to fast and missing absolutely everything by between one and five centimetres. It was a roller coaster ride and better than anything Universal Studios had ever thrown at us. We drove through tea http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-384405.html So. You are looking for a place to go to for a holiday. Can't afforddon't want a flash resort and don't really feel like the activity of cruise. Looking more for something relaxed lazy even with everything provided Need some beautiful surroundings friendly people lovely tucker Well then I am writing this post sitting on a houseboat on the Kerala backwaters. We have a storm coming in and http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Kerala/Allepey/blog-383024.html