About Alleppey:
Alleppey also known as Alappuzha is popular backwater site in Kerala. The district has the lowest sea level point in India i.e. Kutinad. It offers a beautiful mesmerising scenic view of paddy farming, palm trees and the backwater. It is situated on the western coast of India. |
| Boat as the mode of transportation |
How to Reach:
Alleppey is around 600 km from Bangalore. There is one direct train (Kochuvelli express) and several busses by KSRTC(Karnataka) , KSRTC(Kerela) and private vendors(paytm, redBus) from Bangalore to Alleppey. In case of unavailability of train from bangalore to allepey, you can even look for Ernakulam (kochi). It is well connected and just 1 hour away from allepey.
Nearest Railway station:
- Allappuzza
- Kochi [Ernakulam]
Nearest Airport:
- Kochi
Attractions:
- Backwaters & House Boat Cruise(Major Attraction)
- Alappuzha Beach
- Allappuzha Light House
- Ambalapuzha Temple of Lord Krishna
Ideal Time to visit:
Alleppy is popular for snake boat race and it attracts large audience of local and foreign travellers around that time.
This boat racing event happens on every second saturday of August.
Peak time (Expensive houseboats):Around December and January
Normal time(Cheap houseboats): Around June and July
2 days Itinerary:
My Trip:
2 days trip over the weekend is enough for exploring Alleppey.
We started on Friday night from Bangalore and reached Alleppey Saturday morning around 6 am. We looked for some cheap hotel or guest house . As the house boat cruise starts at 12 pm, So we had 6 hours and we were even tired from the 13 hour long journey.We used those 6 hours to freshen up, have breakfast and roam around the market.
We started on Friday night from Bangalore and reached Alleppey Saturday morning around 6 am. We looked for some cheap hotel or guest house . As the house boat cruise starts at 12 pm, So we had 6 hours and we were even tired from the 13 hour long journey.We used those 6 hours to freshen up, have breakfast and roam around the market.
The houseboat cruise begin from 3 different points in Alleppey. The most popular one is finishing point which is around 1 km from the bus stand and main market.
We checked in to the house boat at 12 sharply.
We checked in to the house boat at 12 sharply.
The cruise begun from finishing point backside of Ramada hotel at 12:30 with a welcome soft drink.
We were taken to Vembanad: The biggest lake of kerela.
The boat was docked around in one corner and we were served delicious food. The food was really mouth watering. Then we were taken around the Alleppy city. We even stopped around the market where we tried toddy also known as palm wine.
We were then served tea with banana fries in the house Boat.
After roaming around the water city and experiencing an amazing sunset.
The boat was docked around in one corner and we were served delicious food. The food was really mouth watering. Then we were taken around the Alleppy city. We even stopped around the market where we tried toddy also known as palm wine.
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| Toddy (Palm Wine) |
After roaming around the water city and experiencing an amazing sunset.
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| The amazing sunset at backwaters |
After 5:30 it is time for fishers to catch fish and house boats are docked to a shore. After that we enjoyed some music (our house boat had a good music system).
We played some games and at 9:30 had our dinner.
Checkout time from boat is 9 am usually. So we got up in the morning freshened up, had our breakfast of Idli, sambar, tea and pineapple and checked out at 9:45am.
Our next stop was Ambalapuzha Lord krishna Temple.
Ambalapuzha is 14 km which takes 30 minutes from Alleppy. Either you can take bus, train or hire a car/auto. Frequent busses to ambalapuzha starts from municipal bus stand which is 1 km from the finishing point.
We played some games and at 9:30 had our dinner.
Checkout time from boat is 9 am usually. So we got up in the morning freshened up, had our breakfast of Idli, sambar, tea and pineapple and checked out at 9:45am.
Our next stop was Ambalapuzha Lord krishna Temple.
Ambalapuzha is 14 km which takes 30 minutes from Alleppy. Either you can take bus, train or hire a car/auto. Frequent busses to ambalapuzha starts from municipal bus stand which is 1 km from the finishing point.
The temple is famous for paal- payasam(a sweet made of rice) and historic story related with it. The temple is also known as Dwarka of South India.
From Temple we came back to Alleppy and went to the Alappuzha beach. The time was 11:30 by now. We went to the water, played and enjoyed. At 2 we returned from the beach and had delicious lunch at Cassia Beach restaurant, The restaurant is economical and offers some yummy variety of north Indian food.
Then at 2:30 we went to the light house which is near the alleppy beach.
The lighthouse top is peaceful and calm. You can easily spend 45-50 minutes there. At around 5 we returned from the Lighthouse after clicking the pictures and enjoying the view.
We again went to the beach where the sun was ready to set in the Arabian sea and there were kites all around. We enjoyed the amazing sunset and took our train back to Bangalore from the railway station which is 10 minutes walk from the beach.
From Temple we came back to Alleppy and went to the Alappuzha beach. The time was 11:30 by now. We went to the water, played and enjoyed. At 2 we returned from the beach and had delicious lunch at Cassia Beach restaurant, The restaurant is economical and offers some yummy variety of north Indian food.
Then at 2:30 we went to the light house which is near the alleppy beach.
The lighthouse top is peaceful and calm. You can easily spend 45-50 minutes there. At around 5 we returned from the Lighthouse after clicking the pictures and enjoying the view.
We again went to the beach where the sun was ready to set in the Arabian sea and there were kites all around. We enjoyed the amazing sunset and took our train back to Bangalore from the railway station which is 10 minutes walk from the beach.
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| Amazing sunset at Alleppey Beach |
Things to Care About:
- The weather is usually humid and there are mosquitoes all around so carrying flash guards and mosquito repellents is advisory.
- Try sticking to mineral water.
- Take care of what you eat.
Things one must try:
- House Boat overnight Experience
- Toddy (Palm Wine)
- Karimeen fish
- Fishing across your boat
- lying on the bow of a moving boat
- Driving boat
- Watching Sunset on beach and boathouse
- Flying kites on beach
Things you should carry:
- Mosquito repellent cream
- Some game like cards, UNO etc because boat will be docked after 5:30 and you will have 3-4 hours.
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ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed reading this detailed itinerary! Alleppey has such a calm and refreshing vibe. It’s interesting how the destination is now also becoming popular for Team Outing Places in Alleppey, where groups can enjoy houseboats and backwater activities together.
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