Kerala, India
Drift through palm lined canals on a private houseboat.
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About Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Alleppey is the gateway to Kerala's famous backwaters, a maze of canals, lagoons and Vembanad Lake. An overnight houseboat cruise with a private chef is the classic way to experience village life on the water.
Top things to do in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
- Overnight private houseboat cruise
- Village canoe ride through narrow canals
- Sunset on Alappuzha Beach
- Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in August
- Kumarakom bird sanctuary nearby
- Best time to visit
- Nov to Feb; Jun to Aug for monsoon cruises
- How to get there
- About 2 hours by road from Kochi airport; 3.5 hours from Munnar.
- Ideal for
- Honeymoons, Families, Slow travel
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Are houseboats private?
Yes. We book private houseboats with a dedicated crew and chef, in one, two or three bedroom options.
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