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Alleppey (Alappuzha), Kerala

Kerala

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

✓ Last verified Oct 2026

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Slow boats through backwater canals, paddy fields and village life.

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Overview

Alleppey is the best-known gateway to the Kerala backwaters. Houseboats, canoes and village lanes show slow river life. A houseboat overnight is the classic experience; shorter shared boat rides and canoe tours are cheaper and often quieter.

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How to reach

  • By rail

    1–1.5 h from Kochi

    Alappuzha station is on the coastal line from Kochi and Trivandrum.

  • From Kochi

    1.5–2 h

    About 55 km by road; buses and taxis run all day.

Where to stay

  • Houseboat

    ₹6,000–25,000 / night for a boat

    Private houseboats range from basic to luxury; check cruising rules and pre-agreed meals.

  • Homestays on the canals

    ₹1,500–5,000 / night

    Quieter and more local; often serve home cooking.

Things to do

  • Houseboat cruise

    Day or overnight

    Overnight or day cruise; avoid mid-day heat.

  • Canoe tour

    2–3 h

    Narrow canal tours through villages.

  • Alappuzha beach

    1 h

    Seaside promenade with a pier.

  • Snake boat races

    Seasonal

    Seasonal races (often in August); check dates.

Food

  • Karimeen pollichathu

    ₹400–900

    Pearl spot fish marinated and wrapped in banana leaf.

Safety & permits

Safety notes

Choose registered houseboats and check life jackets. Sun and humidity can be strong.

Phone network & ATMs

Fair along the canals, better in town.

Places in Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Sights

  • Alappuzha Beach

    Beach with an old pier.

Activities

  • Houseboat jetty

    Common embarkation point for backwater cruises.

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