Take a one night cruise starting from Alleppey to Thottappalley. A splendid way to spend a night, you sail through the legendary Punnamada Lake - the venue of the famous Nehru trophy snake boat race.

As you sail along you can see the traditional wooden houses on the banks and visit the "Chavara Bhavan" the ancestral home of the blessed "Kuriakose Elias Chavara". Located 6 km from Alleppey, this house has preserved intact a historically important 250 year old beacon of light, in its original and primitive form.

Stop in between and visit the ancient Ambalappuzha temple and the 400 year old Church at Champakkulam – one of the oldest churches established by St. Thomas. As you sail along you can visit the 11th century Buddha image made of granite, located 3 km east of Alleppey.

Experience the beauty of the water birds, and enjoy the serene and quite life along the backwaters. For those interested in trying their hand in fishing, angling rods are provided on request. After spending the night amidst the tranquility of the Backwaters, disembark the boat at Thottappally, taking with you sweet memories of a trip to God’s own Country.