Take a boat ride of your choice through the Vembanad Lake, one of the largest lakes in the country. The lake spread over largely in two districts of Kerala - Alappuzha and Kottayam, forms the lifeline of the local people living here. Boat rides of different types are available in Alappuzha and Kumarakom (in Kottayam) for the visitors ranging from country boats to houseboats.