Quick answer: Alleppey, officially Alappuzha, is Kerala's backwater capital. One to two nights is a good stay, usually as the backwater leg of a Kochi to Varkala route. The best months run October to March. Ask for a written quote before you pay anything.
Planning an Alleppey houseboat cruise booking takes a little more thought than picking the first photograph you see. The boats are slow, the...