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Houseboat under coconut palms
  • Nature
  • Alappuzha, Kerala

Alleppey Houseboat Cruise

A day or night drifting through palm-lined canals and paddy fields on a traditional houseboat.

  • Day or overnight
  • From ₹8,000 per boat (day cruise)
  • Kerala Backwaters
Overview

About Alleppey Houseboat Cruise

Converted rice barges called kettuvallams now carry travellers through Alleppey’s backwaters, complete with bedrooms, a sun deck and an on-board cook.

Watch village life unfold — ducks, fishermen, toddy tappers and children rowing to school.

  • Houseboat under coconut palms
  • Houseboat
Why Visit

Why it’s worth your time

  • Unique staySleep on the water.
  • Fresh Kerala foodCooked on board.
  • Total calmNo roads, no rush.
Highlights

Don’t miss

  • Vembanad Lake
  • Village canals
  • Sunset on deck
  • Karimeen fish fry
Things to Know

Plan your visit

Timings
Check-in 12 PM, check-out 9 AM
Entry fee
From ₹8,000 per boat (day cruise)
Time needed
Day or overnight
Good to know
Boats stop cruising at 5:30 PM by regulation

Best time to visit

October to March.

Location

Where it is

Address

Finishing Point, Punnamada, Alappuzha, Kerala

Destination

Kerala Backwaters travel guide
Related Experiences

Make more of your visit

  • Village walkCoir-making and paddy fields.
FAQs

Alleppey Houseboat Cruise FAQs

Day cruise or overnight?

Overnight is more relaxing; a day cruise suits tight schedules.

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