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Alappuzha

Known as the "Venice of the East," this city in Kerala is famous for its backwaters, houseboats, beaches, and coir industry.

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The Keralan backwaters are where a few different rivers meet the Arabian Sea. The waters have been manipulated to create lakes and canals and many people live along the waters and get around by boat. You can rent a traditional houseboat for a day or two to float along, enjoying the green palm trees and mangroves around you.

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