Holiday in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
City in India — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇳
Country
India
Type
City
Best time to travel
September to March (after the monsoon, greenest landscape, pleasant temperatures)
Budget/day
60-120€: Houseboat overnight stay (from 80$ for 2), restaurants
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Kochi (approx. 10h with a stopover), then 1.5h bus/car to Alleppey.
About Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Alleppey is the "Venice of the East" — a city in the labyrinth of the Kerala Backwaters, where one glides on a traditional houseboat (Kettuvallam) through tropical canals, rice fields, and palm groves. The Backwaters are a 900 km long network of lagoons, canals, and lakes that shape the daily life of the villagers. A night on the houseboat is one of the most romantic and unique experiences in India.
Top 4 highlights in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Houseboat Ride
A night on the Kettuvallam through the backwaters — freshly cooked Kerala food, bird songs, and absolute tranquility.
Alleppey Beach
The long beach with the historic lighthouse offers a calm contrast to the backwater experience.
Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race
The spectacular snake boat race in August with 100-man teams is Kerala's most exciting tradition.
Village Canoe Tours
In a small canoe through the narrow canals — you can't get closer to real backwater life.
Hotels in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
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Reise-SIM für Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Recommended travel time
September to March (after the monsoon, greenest landscape, pleasant temperatures)
Summer
Hot and humid, 28-35°C, monsoon June-August with heavy rain
Winter
Warm, 24-32°C, little rain, perfect backwater season
How much does a holiday in Alleppey (Alappuzha) cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
15-25€: Homestay, local Rice & Curry, canoe tour (8$)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
60-120€: Houseboat overnight stay (from 80$ for 2), restaurants
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200€+: Premium houseboat with AC and cook, Luxury houseboat
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Houseboats are available in all price ranges — the cheapest from 60$ for 2 people are completely sufficient
The canoe tours are more intimate than the houseboat — you get into the narrow canals where houseboats cannot fit
The Snake Boat Race takes place in August — spectacular, but also very crowded
Outside of the high season (Oct-Dec), houseboat prices are significantly cheaper
Food & drink in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
These specialties you must try!
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