Impact of Houseboat Tourism–A Study on Alappuzha Region, Kerala

Abstract

The present paper focuses on the impact of house boat tourism on the lake system of Alappuzha as a result of its tremendous growth. The objectives of the study include the study on the perception of various impacts of house boat tourism in the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha.The paper also suggests a suitable sustainable tourism development model on the backwaters of Alappuzha.