"The potential is huge, we can really grow and this growth will transform the lives of the people. But our voices are not heard. I'd like to see the hotel industry take this area seriously, build ...

Kerala's Alappuzha offers serene backwaters, beaches, and rich history. Enjoy houseboat rides, local cuisine, and attractions like Marari Beach and Krishnapuram Palace. Ideal to visit from October to ...

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In Alappuzha, a district celebrated for its backwaters and coastline, a rare green sanctuary stands as a testament to human ...

Work on the first phase of ‘Alappuzha- A Global Water Wonderland’ project under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme has begun. The project aims to transform Alappuzha beach, canals, and backwaters into an ...

Red Bull Vallam Vali reimagined Kerala’s iconic boat races with a dramatic ‘Tug of Oars’ on the Alappuzha backwaters. Snake boats with 170 rowers and sleek Churulan canoes turned heritage into a ...

For our last breakfast on a tiny island in the Alappuzha backwaters in South Kerala, we had asked for kanji, a gruel of rice or millet. Mohan smiled in disbelief but promised us that simplest of ...