Boat services fly flag for SWTD's backwater tourism endeavour

'Vega' and 'See Kuttanad' wind through the backwaters of Alappuzha offering travellers affordable scenic cruises

- BIJU E PAUL @Alappuzha

The state water transport department's 'Vega' and 'See Kuttanad' tourist boat services have been crafting a success story, delighting both domestic and international travellers with affordable, scenic cruises along Alappuzha's backwaters.

Launched to offer a budget-friendly yet unforgettable visual treat of rural Kerala, the vessels have rapidly become favourites of tourists. They wind through the famed Punnamada backwaters, the tranquil expanses of Vembanad Lake, and the lush paddy fields of Kuttanad, all while serving authentic Alappuzha delicacies like karimeen, kappa, and kakka erachi on board.