India, Allepey (Allapuzha)

The main reason for coming here is the back waters trip. We did an overnight one which was expensive at 3000 Rupees but that's the standard charge. (4500 Rupees if you don't bargain). Best bet it to walk along the river and find a boat and negotiate with the driver. The so-called 'tourist information' just gets some boat captain to pick you up and you negotiate with them. It is a great experience but you may find a day trip could be enough. There are day boats to Cochin.