Feb 25, 2016 03:34 PM
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(Updated Feb 25, 2016 03:49 PM)
Alappuzha or alappy also called venice of the east is a town in central kerala.this destination for its backwater/lake tourism.alapuzha is famous for exciting day and night trips in houseboats, authentic kerala treditional cuisines, ayuveda wellness treatments, lots of good resorts and hotels.
What I want say about alapuzha is unfortunately negetive.this place is unhygenic area because of poor waste management and ignorance.so many rivers from highlands end up into this backwater carrying millions of tonnes of waste every year.and every contageous disease in kerala starts in alapuzha area.the water in alapuzha is so filty.we always avoid eating and drinking from alapuzha district fearing unhygenic and dysentry.tourists may not be so excited when they see filthy water and plastic heaps everywhere and the typical bad smell of that greenish water is not that pleasant.mosquito issue is severe.Always do take care about this when going for a nighttime houseboat cruise because at night the boat will be stationary for 6-8 hours so mosquitos will atack you like rockets.
.kumarakom is also a famous backwater destination nearby but way more clean and filthfree than alapuzha.services are a little cheaper too.please check out kumarakom before you plan an alappy trip next time.i would suggest kumarakom as an alternative.