Kerala's backwater capital, best explored by houseboat
Distance from Kochi
~55 km, around 1.5 hours by road
Best time to visit
November to February for cool, dry weather; June to September for lush monsoon backwaters
Ideal duration
1-2 days (day cruise or overnight houseboat)
Alleppey (Alappuzha) is the starting point for Kerala's iconic houseboat cruises through Vembanad Lake and its palm-fringed canals. It's an easy day trip from Kochi, or an overnight stay aboard a traditional kettuvallam for a slower pace.
A straightforward highway drive south from Kochi; most trips are timed around the houseboat's noon boarding time.
Book a chauffeur-driven cab, or browse a ready-made package.
Kochi → Alappuzha (overnight houseboat) → Kochi
₹13,500 – ₹17,000
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Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam → Kochi
₹28,000 – ₹35,000
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Kochi → Alleppey → Kochi
₹4,500 – ₹6,000
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