Kerala

Alleppey

Alleppey — the Venice of the East, where palm-fringed canals and Vembanad backwaters unfold at houseboat pace. We arrange houseboat cruises, village canoe tours, and canal-side stays.

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Houseboats on the Alleppey backwaters
2 – 6Nights, your choice
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Gallery

Glimpses of Alleppey

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Signature Experiences

Moments you'll carry home

01

Overnight houseboat cruise through the Vembanad backwaters

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Village canoe tour through the Kuttanad canals

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Traditional Kerala Sadya lunch served on board

Choose Your Itinerary

Three ways to travel Alleppey

Every trip is fully customisable — tap an option to open the day-by-day plan.

Itineraries are indicative and can be tailored to your pace, interests and budget.

Good to Know

Inclusions & exclusions

What your journey covers, and what to plan for separately.

What's included

Covered in your package

  • Accommodation as per your chosen itinerary
  • Ground transport as per the itinerary
  • Meals as marked in the plan (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Sightseeing and experiences listed in the day-by-day plan
  • Planning support from the Viharasetu team before and during your trip

What's not included

Please plan for these separately

  • Flights and train tickets to and from your starting city
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and phone calls
  • Optional activities and anything marked optional in the plan
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather or road closures

Inclusions and exclusions are indicative. The final list is confirmed in writing in your quote.

Destination Guide

What to see in each stop

Must-visit highlights are marked, so you always know where to begin.

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Famous Temples & Spiritual Sites

  • Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple (palpayasam) Must visit
  • Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
  • Chettikulangara Devi Temple
  • Haripad Subrahmanya Temple
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Must-Visit Attractions

  • Backwater houseboat cruise Must visit
  • Vembanad Lake Must visit
  • Alleppey Beach & lighthouse
  • Marari Beach
  • Kuttanad village canoe tour
  • Pathiramanal Island
  • Krishnapuram Palace
Taste of Kerala

Famous Food

  • Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish) Must try
  • Kuttanad duck curry
  • Appam & stew
  • Kappa & meen curry
  • Ambalappuzha palpayasam
Find the Places

Key places on the map

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  1. 1
    AlappuzhaBackwaters townOpen in Google Maps →
  2. 2
    Alappuzha BeachPier and lighthouseOpen in Google Maps →
  3. 3
    Punnamada LakeHouseboat and Nehru Trophy venueOpen in Google Maps →
  4. 4
    Ambalappuzha TempleKrishna templeOpen in Google Maps →

Map positions are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Plan Your Journey

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