(^90) Kochi – Alleppey – 66 km
A ferry ride took pedestrians to Ernakulam, Kochi’s twin city. Being Sunday, the
traffic wasn’t too severe and getting through town was no problem. Our route
passed the familiar sights of palm trees, temples, and shrines until Alleppey,
known as the Venice of the East. The area is famous for backwater cruising and
houseboats, and we stayed to find information regarding a trip along this
favourite 900-kilometre network of waterways. Our abode was inexpensive, and
one couldn’t expect a great deal at the price, but the bedding was clean.
Alleppey
We discovered public ferry-taxis operating to Kottayam along the backwater.
Amanda and I took this option, which gave us an interesting insight into this
watery world. The ferry stopped numerous times to transport passengers. We
cruised past tiny hamlets, rice fields, and palm trees, where boats were still the
main form of transportation, as they had been for centuries. We hiked around
Kottayam for almost an hour and a half before boarding the ferry for the return
trip, a three-hour ride—all at a few rupees.
leana
(Leana)
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