There are a lot of ways to get around Alleppey backwaters without a car. You can take private or public transport to get wherever you want to go.
If you want to travel between the villages in Alleppey (like Kainakary, Chennamkary, Pulincunoo, Champalulam, Kavalam, Edathua, etc.), buses and boats are great ways to get around.
From the rural settlements in the middle of Kuttanad, Boats are the best way to explore the villages on the southern side of Upperkuttand, like Champakulam. This will take an hour. But if you want to move along the eastern side (Edathua, Veeyapuram, payippad, Karichal, Thakazhi, etc.), bus and taxi are probably your best bet.
You can take a train to Alleppey from both south and north of Kerala. This is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to get to Alleppey from anywhere in Kerala or India. There are both public and private ways to get to the train stop, and it’s not too far from the ferry, which is run by both the government and private companies.
Lastly, here are a few things to remember:
Alleppey is a real piece of beauty in Kerala. People come from all over the world to visit, especially from late October to late February, which is the high season. If you can, you should try to visit Alleppey in the off-season, like from April to October, to have a more relaxed and authentic trip.
With a driver at your service, you can choose your favourite cruise route and the length of your cruise. The best way to enjoy Alleppey backwaters at your own pace.
SWTD conducts the boat service in the backwater areas of Alleppey and Kuttandu. Around 50 fleets with three different types of boats cover the most important places in Alleppey’s backwaters. Centre of Alleppey Town
Experience the real life of kuttand and Alleppey backwaters and have fun doing it. If you stay in a Heritage Homestay in Alleppey, you can see the real backwaters with authentic food experience and some local canal excursions .
Taxis aren’t one of the least expensive ways to get around Alleppey, but they are one of the fastest.
Alleppey Town is home to a number of businesses, both public and private. At the KSRTC bus stops, which are the main hubs for public transportation, you can find taxis.
You can get to Alleppey from any part of Kerala in many ways. It all depends on your travel needs, such as the town that you wish to visit, your departure point and your means of transport. However, it is possible to reach most of the location on Alleppey without a car by using a combination of public transportation.
There are two airports close by: ochin International Airport and Trivandrum International Airport. It is 75 km from Cochin to Alleppey and 151 km from Trivandrum to Alleppey. Once you get to one of the airports, you can take a cab to Alleppey.
Wide range of Houseboats are listed with Sanchari Travels and activities giving you a multitude of option to choose from.
Set on the banks of serene punnamada Lake. This lake side resort offers you a stay incomparable and irresistible.
Cocozone Stays in Kainakary Alleppey, Kerala, is one of the best examples of a traditional house
There are 8 rooms in the Kuttichira Heritage Home flat. It’s 3 km to the city heart. By car, you can get to the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in a few minutes.
This lovely house is right in the middle of the backwaters. The rooms with wooden walls were once used to store rice. It is right next to the canal on the Pamba River.
morning tour 6:00am till 08:00am
2 hour Kayaking in the backwater canals of Alleppey
morning tour 6:00am till 08:00am
3 hour boat tour with stop
at a location of your choice
Day tour 10:00am till 02:00pm
5 hour boat tour with visit to villages in Alleppey
morning tour 6:00am till 08:00am
Experience the vintage motor boat while cruising along the backwaters
morning tour 7:00am till 08:00am
1 Hour Speed boat tour through the backwaters of Alleppey. Get the Glimpse of Backwaters
Wish to take in the ethereal beauty of the Alleppey waterway that steches from Alleppey to Kumarakom. Starting from Alleppey Rajiv Jetty the shikkara will enter punnamada canal and from there Vembanad Lake and is a 3 hour non stop boat tour that winds at Kumarakom Boat jetty
5500INR up to 5 3 hour
Have you ever wanted to visit a mythological island ? Was that even on your bucket list ? We have an island for you here named Pathiramanal(the ‘midnight sand’- is a tiny island tucked in the serene emerald green backwaters of Vembanadu Lake in Alleppey.
6000INR up to 4 4 hour
A land with thick sediments of mud and silt makes it ideal combination for paddy cultivation and Coco farm. The passengers gets to visit this bed of green and enjoy nature at its most basic form. This tour gives a magical experience for the guest.
3000INR up to 4 3 hour
Book a Canoe rental in Alleppey with Sanchari Travels and activities and get out paddling. Explore rivers, lakes, or the open canals in Alleppey Backwaters. Single seaters are available for daily basis.
Learn your SUP from the trainers and is quite easy to learn. StandUp Paddle Boards are available with Sanchari Travels and activities in Alleppey. Explore rivers, lakes, or the open canals in Alleppey Backwaters
Enjoy the Fishing Experience in Alleppey, Kerala is an amazing experience as you get to learn new tricks and tips; All fishing gear is included, along with a private guide to show you the way.
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