Alleppey Tour Package

Alleppey Tour Package

Alleppey is the focal point of most trips to the famed backwaters of Kerala. Dubbed the Venice of the East, Alleppey (Alappuzha in Malayalam) is a backwater haven with a unique crisscrossing network of canals and lagoons that spread across the center of the town. The Venetian ambience of Alleppey is enhanced by the coir-made houseboats that punt along leisurely on the backwaters. The Alleppey Beach is another highpoint it is a pristine stretch of sand lacing a choppy Arabian Sea.

One of the most enchanting holiday destinations in India, Kerala is known for its heavenly ambience. Munnar is famous for its rolling hills, tea plantations, beautiful lake, gardens and wildlife parks. A special thrill of visiting Kerala is a ride on a houseboat. Made in traditional Kerala style, you can spend a full day and night here while you glide down the Vembanadu Lake. A cook is also available here to feed you traditional Kerala fares. Even today it retains its charm as the centre for Coir carpet industries and prawn farming. Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, Mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides, palm fringed canals, shores bustling with glimpses from day to day life in the country side.

Day 1 DELHI – COCHIN (BY AIR)

Upon arrival at Cochin Airport, Welcome by our representative and get transfer to the hotel. Check in into the hotel. Enjoy your Lunch at hotel and move out for local sightseeing at Cochin. Visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 COCHIN - MUNNAR (150 KM / 6 HRS)

After Breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Munnar, enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 3 MUNNAR

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Munnar which includes The Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Thar. Return back to the hotel for Lunch. After Lunch proceed to visit the Mattupetty Dam & Lake, Old Munnar Town and Blossom Park. Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 4 MUNNAR - THEKKADY (120 KMS / 4 HRS)

After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and get transfer to Thekkady. Arrive Thekkady, check in into the hotel. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake (Optional). Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc., and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight.

Day 5 THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY (130 KMS / 4 HRS)

After morning breakfast, Proceed to Alleppey. Check into a Hotel where you will forget everything except enjoyment of life. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 6 ALLEPPEY - TRIVANDRUM (170 KMS / 4.5 HRS)

After sumptuous breakfast check out from the hotel & get transfer to Trivandrum. Arrive and check in into the hotel. Visit Padmanabha swamy temple. Overnight stay at Trivandrum.

Day 7 TRIVANDRUM – NAGARCOIL (KANYAKUMARI )

After morning breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari (75 Kms). Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Visit local sightseeing of Kanyakumari which includes Kanyakumari Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial & Swamy Vivekananda Memorial. Return back to Nagarcoil Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 8 DEPARTURE TRIVANDRUM(16 Kms / 45 Mins)

Morning enjoy in your buffet breakfast and get transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest domestic and international airport is Cochin International Airport (Airport Code: COK), situated approximately 82 km north of Alleppey (about 2 to 2.5 hours drive via the four/six-lane National Highway NH-66). Cochin Airport is linked with frequent direct flights to New Delhi (IGI), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Dubai, Doha, Singapore, and London. Alternatively, Trivandrum International Airport (Airport Code: TRV) is 150 km south (approximately 3.5 hours drive).

By Train:

Alappuzha Railway Station (Station Code: ALLP) is situated just 4 km from the town center and the main houseboat boarding jetties. Major superfast and express trains stopping here include:

• Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (Train 20631/20632): High-speed coastal express connecting major Kerala cities directly to Alappuzha.
• Kerala Express (Train 12625/12626): Daily direct superfast train from New Delhi (NDLS) to Alappuzha.
• Netravati Express & Alleppey Superfast Express: Daily direct services from Mumbai LTT, Chennai Central (MAS), and Bengaluru.
• Prepaid auto-rickshaws, app taxis, and tourist cab operators are available round the clock outside the railway station.

By Road:

Alleppey is smoothly connected along the western coastal transport corridor via National Highway 66 (NH-66):

• From Kochi (~53 km / 1.5 hours): Drive south along NH-66 via Aroor and Cherthala.
• From Trivandrum (~150 km / 3.5 hours): Drive north along NH-66 via Kollam and Kayamkulam.
• From Munnar (~160 km / 4.5 hours): Scenic drive descending from the Western Ghats via Kothamangalam and Kochi.
• State & Private Luxury Buses: Kerala State RTC (KSRTC) operates frequent Super Deluxe, Fast Passenger, and AC Low Floor buses connecting Alappuzha KSRTC Bus Stand with Ernakulam, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, and Bengaluru.

Alleppey offers a magnificent collection of backwater canals, heritage houseboats, expansive freshwater lakes, below-sea-level farming landscapes, historic lighthouses, and tranquil beaches:

1. Alleppey Backwaters & Traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat Cruises

The ultimate hallmark of Kerala tourism, Alleppey Backwaters comprise an interconnected network of 900 km of canals, rivers, and lagoons. Overnight cruises on traditional thatched-roof Kettuvallam houseboats take travelers past floating water hyacinths, village duck farms, toddy shops, and fishermen casting Chinese fishing nets at sunrise, accompanied by freshly caught and cooked pearl spot fish (*Karimeen*).

Alleppey Backwaters — World-Famous Kettuvallam Houseboat Cruising Along Palm-Lined Canals

2. Vembanad Lake & Pathiramanal Migratory Bird Island

Spanning over 2,000 square kilometers, Vembanad Lake is India's longest freshwater lake and the beating heart of Kerala's backwater ecosystem. At the lake's center lies Pathiramanal Island (meaning *Sands of Midnight*), an uninhabited 10-acre eco-reserve accessible only by boat that shelters over 90 species of local birds and 50 species of migratory birds including pintail ducks, cormorants, and darter herons.

Vembanad Lake — Expansive Freshwater Backwater Lake and Pathiramanal Bird Island in Alleppey

3. Marari Beach & Serene Coconut Palm Coastline (Mararikulam — 14 km)

Located 14 km north of Alleppey in the quiet fishing hamlet of Mararikulam, Marari Beach is an uncrowded, pristine golden-sand shoreline fringed by swaying coconut groves. Celebrated by international travel magazines as one of the world's top hammock beach destinations, Marari is ideal for Ayurvedic wellness therapies, yoga retreats, sunset beachcombing, and watching traditional fishermen launch wooden catamarans.

Marari Beach — Pristine Golden Sands, Shady Coconut Palms, and Tranquil Arabian Sea Sunsets

4. Kuttanad Below-Sea-Level Paddy Fields & Village Waterways

Known affectionately as the *Rice Bowl of Kerala*, Kuttanad is one of the few places in the world where farmers cultivate paddy 4 to 10 feet below sea level using ingenious bio-saline dykes and wooden water wheels. Cruising on narrow country canoes through Kuttanad reveals a breathtaking panorama of emerald rice fields stretching to the horizon, intersected by tranquil canals and village life.

Kuttanad — Lush Below-Sea-Level Rice Fields and Village Waterways in Alappuzha

5. Alappuzha Beach, 150-Year-Old Sea Pier & 1862 Lighthouse

Located on the western edge of town, Alappuzha Beach features a sprawling shoreline dominated by the romantic skeleton of a 150-year-old historic sea pier built in 1862 by Captain Hugh Crawford to facilitate sea trade. Overlooking the beach is the 28-meter-tall red-and-white striped Alappuzha Lighthouse, equipped with a 360-degree observation deck and a maritime museum displaying antique oil lamps.

Alappuzha Lighthouse — 1862 Heritage Coastal Beacon and Historic Sea Pier on the Arabian Sea Coast

6. Punnamada Lake & Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race (Vallam Kali)

Every year on the second Saturday of August, Punnamada Lake comes alive with the prestigious Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Over 100 synchronized oarsmen row 100-foot-long wooden *Chundan Vallams* (Snake Boats) to rhythmic Vanchipattu boat songs at lightning speeds, drawing tens of thousands of cheering global spectators.

7. Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple & Famous Palpayasam (14 km)

Built in the 17th century by local ruler Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan, this historic temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna (Parthasarathi). The temple is world-renowned for its divine sweet milk-and-rice pudding (Ambalappuzha Palpayasam), prepared daily with centuries-old traditional recipes.

8. Krishnapuram Palace & Gajendra Moksham Mural (Kayamkulam)

Built in the 18th century by King Marthanda Varma of Travancore, Krishnapuram Palace is a classic example of Kerala-style gabled wooden architecture. The palace museum houses the magnificent 14-foot Gajendra Moksham mural (the largest single fresco discovered in Kerala) depicting the mythological liberation of the elephant king.

9. St. Mary’s Forane Church (Champakulam — Established 427 AD)

Perched along the serene banks of the Pamba River in Champakulam, St. Mary's Forane Church is one of India's oldest Christian churches, originally founded in 427 AD. Famous for its intricate open-air rock cross (*Kalthotti*), Portuguese-influenced murals, and traditional annual feast celebrations.