Kerala Backwaters
Kettuvalloms & Speedboats

For
the best experience there is no option but to try out the more expensive option---
hiring a kettuvellam or traditional rice barge. There are houseboats if you've
booked a group tour. Houseboats cater to couples as well with double bedrooms.
Overnight stays allow you to make the Kollam-Alappuzha in two days. It moors
in the backwaters overnight. Optionally, Malayali food can be cooked for you
at a small extra cost.
The DTPC also hires out four-seat speedboats and slower six seaters. This allows
you to plan your own itenary, stopping wherever you want. Penguin Tourist Boat
Service on Boat Road Jetty has a long list of suggested backwater trips from
Alappuzha.
Kerala Backwaters
Quilon
Alappuzha
Kottayam
Aranmula
Amrithapuri
Kettuvalloms
and Speedboats