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Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Venice of the East — Backwater Houseboat Nights
Add Alleppey (Alappuzha) to my tripRecommended
3 days
Best time
November – February
Entry fee
₹Free
Food / day
₹500
About
Kerala's most iconic experience — floating overnight in a traditional kettuvallam (houseboat) through 1,500km of tranquil backwater canals, coconut-lined banks, and paddy fields. The Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race (August) is world-famous.
Must-see highlights
Overnight houseboat cruise
Vembanad Lake sunset
Backwater village life
Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Aug)
Coir & coconut crafts
Karimeen (pearl spot) fish curry
Kumarakom bird sanctuary
Marari Beach cycling
Ambalappuzha Krishna Temple
Pathiramanal island canoe
St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal
Village canal kayak
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Alleppey (Alappuzha) 1km · Cochin International Airport 75km
Nearby attractions
Vembanad LakeKumarakom Bird SanctuaryPunnamada LakeKuttanad (rice bowl below sea level)Ambalapuzha Temple
How to get here
Kochi → Alleppey
train · 1.5h
₹80
approx.
Kochi → Alleppey
bus · 1.5h
₹60
approx.
Kochi → Alleppey
cab · 1.5h
₹1,200
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
November – February
Nearest Transport
Alleppey (Alappuzha)1 km
Cochin International Airport75 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,000/night
mid₹4,000/night
luxury₹12,000/night
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