Alappuzha/Alleppey, Kerala, India: The video shows shikara boat ride on the magnificent backwaters of Alappuzha. Coconut trees lined up on the banks and coir houseboats creates a perfect setting for a pleasant evening ride. Ride costs around Rs400/- per hour. One can book houseboats for stay in the backwaters, its like a moving hotel with all the amenities.
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Alappuzha is situated 62 kilometres (39 mi) to the south of Kochi and 155 kilometres (96 mi) north of Trivandrum, Kerala. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as 'Venice of the East' by Lord Curzon. Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in India. The Backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin towards north and Quilon to the South. Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, held on the second Saturday of August every year, is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India..