ATDC: Bringing you closer to the heart of Alleppey

Alleppey Tourism Development Co-operative Society (ATDC), with its interest and passion in promoting tourism, offers many choices for insightful travellers through eco-friendly resorts, deluxe houseboats and precise travel assistance. Rediscover Alleppey, one of the foremost backwater destinations in the world acclaimed as the Venice of the East, with ATDC widely acclaimed for its relevant involvement in the tourism sector. ATDC attends your specific needs and varied interests, cruising off the beaten track.

In 1987 under the leadership of T G Reghu, a group of dedicated and enthusiastic unemployed youths formed a co-operative society in the name ATDC, as the first ever co-operative undertaking in tourism sector in Kerala. At that time, nothing was specially arranged for tourists who really expected much from this dream destination. T G Reghu, the secretary of ATDC says he noticed foreign tourists travelled in ferryboats and country boats, what inspired him to start special backwater cruise for them.

As a new exploration in 1987, ATDC embarked on conducted backwater cruise between Alappuzha and Kollam. As an innovation in 1991, ATDC introduced the first Houseboat in the backwaters as an ideal setting for full moon and half moon trips. ATDC had the privilege and vision to convert the Kettuvallams into Houseboats with basic facilities for short sightseeing trips. The ever-increasing demand from the tourists forced the up gradation of Kettuvallams. ATDC now operates 20 well furnished Houseboats out of the 250 Houseboats operating in Kerala.

Again to the customer satisfaction, they discovered backwater island resort called Coir Village Lake Resort with strength of 25 independent a/c cottages. Situated at Thrikunnapuzha, a serene island cradled between the backwaters of Alappuzha and Kollam, Coir Village is truly the 'only Island Backwater Resort' in this part of the world. Well-appointed independent cottages foster an absolute natural setting congenial for rustic life. Together, all sorts of modern amenities are thoughtfully included. All these cottages face the winding water on both ends, bordered with swaying coconut trees. Other attractions include multi-cuisine restaurant, Ayurvedic massage parlour, canoe rides and coir village visits.

Other resorts that characterize living in harmony with nature include Marari Fishermen Village and the upcoming Pepper Village. The placid Marari beach in Alleppey is not an exception. But there's something more to explore beyond those usual figures. Marari Fishermen Village is tucked away amidst palm groves, 9 independent cottages at the village provide an environment to live in company with nature. They have given much care to preserve the environment although all species of cotemporary facilities are included. These cottages with en-suite open-air bath spur the gentle wind to the indoors. Also experience the enriching affair with seafood specialties as fresh as it can at their multi-cuisine restaurant.