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Alleppey

On the water and on the shore

Alleppey, with its hundreds of kilometers of water canals, the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, sandy beaches, and lush palm trees, can be described as one of the most fascinating and appealing resorts in India. A romantic journey on floating houses through emerald canopies is considered a unique luxury here. You can opt for a more modest ride on canoes, rafts, or boats, offering plenty of choices for exploration. The natural beauty of this region, coupled with the friendly locals and the sparkling clear blue sea, creates an ideal setting for those who love sports, adventure, and an active lifestyle.

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The state of Kerala is known for its lush greenery and warm hospitality, and the town of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is particularly special. What sets it apart is its surroundings, which consist of hundreds of kilometers of canals, waterways, rivulets, lakes, and other water bodies known as "backwaters." While it may evoke comparisons to Venice, you won't find Venetian architecture here, but you'll encounter a multitude of boats and watercraft. Among them, the most popular are houseboats—floating homes. Many travelers come to Alleppey, attracted by these unique accommodations that allow them to sail for miles. The area is dotted with vibrant fishing villages where you can purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs. Water sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do here, including water festivals featuring races on long, narrow boats, such as the Nehru Trophy Boat Race held on the second Saturday in August. For those seeking wellness or an introduction to Ayurveda, Alleppey offers numerous salons providing Ayurvedic massages and yoga. Additionally, the town hosts various workshops, from crafting bamboo products to playing traditional musical instruments. With its beautiful lighthouse along the seashore, Hindu temples, Christian churches, winding Indian streets, and the vibrant colors of local vendors, sellers, boatmen, and residents, Alleppey paints a unique and picturesque Oriental scene.

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Tips for tourists

Bargain. Houseboat rides are not considered a cheap treat. But the sum of 5000 INR for a few hours of ride can be reduced to 3000 INR.

As elsewhere in India, be careful with water. Drink bottled water and make sure the bottles are sealed. Don't buy ice on the street; water for ice is often just taken from canals.

Be careful on the water. There is a lot of water, the sea currents are whimsical, and the canals are quite deep. And take repellent with you. Plenty of water means plenty of insects.

Population

177 079

Time zone

utc+5:30

Language

Hindi

Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

Interesting places in Alleppey

Excursions in Alleppey are a major attraction, often conducted by water due to the town's unique waterways, such as canoe or houseboat rides. Most frequently, these excursions involve four-seater boats, offering the opportunity to admire the aquatic life, palm trees, birds, animals, and the daily life of people along the shores and on the water. These tours often include lunch at a restaurant and visits to nearby fishing villages. Prices for such tours start from INR 1,500 per person.

For those who prefer to explore on foot, Alleppey also offers hiking trails. Temples, statues, Christian churches, and other landmarks create a marvelous tapestry of sights that can be discovered gradually, step by step, using a map as a guide. You have the option to explore on your own or hire a knowledgeable guide. When deciding what to explore first, consider your interests and preferences, whether it's nature, culture, history, or spiritual sites, and plan your visit accordingly.

Sree Subramanya Swami Temple

The Hindu temple represents the architectural and religious dominance of the city and is dedicated to the god of war.

Buddha statue

Made of black granite in the 9th century, the Buddha statue is located near the temple and is an object of pilgrimage.

St. Mary's Church

As elsewhere in India, Christianity here neighbors Hindu beliefs and Buddhism. The church is considered the center of the Christian community in the region.

Alleppey Lighthouse

Most of the lighthouses in India are accessible to tourists. By climbing up, you can see the city as if in the palm of your hand.

Cape Kanikumari

Many people decide to travel with their families to the southernmost point of India. The Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal converge there.

Neyar Reserve

The largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. You can see elephants, tigers, huge snakes and crocodiles.

Cassia

Seafood, Chinese and Indian cuisine, Asian specialties can be found here. Check from 3 to 7 USD.

Indian Coffee House

Delicious coffee, opportunity for a nice snack with a check from 1 USD.

Dreamers Cafe and Restaurant

European and Asian cuisine, seafood, Italian dishes, Indian cuisine are waiting for you here. Check - from 2 USD.

Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

You can reach Alleppey by flying to Trivandrum or Cochin, but these flights often involve connections. Cochin tends to be closer and more convenient for transportation. You can find connecting flights through airports like Sharjah and Dubai. There are also domestic flights available, which may require a connection in major Indian cities like Delhi or Mumbai. Please note that domestic flights within India typically cost at least 100 USD.

For example, you can purchase tickets from Air Arabia and Jet Airways for around 450-460 USD with connections in Sharjah, Dubai, and other cities. On the return journey, you'll fly with Air India Express via Dubai will take you back.

In August and September, ticket prices may be slightly higher due to the rainy season. At other times of the year, rates are generally similar, but they tend to increase before the New Year. You can also explore flights with Oman Air, which involve connections in Muscat and Dubai, with average ticket prices ranging from 480-520 USD.

The best hotels in Alleppey

Allepey has many fairly expensive four to five star hotels, with rooms starting at 90 USD and up. That's about the ones on the beach. As for houseboats, their rates are higher - from 120 USD per day per person. If you are going to swim in such hotel-on-the-water not full day, you will have to pay less. Small gesthouses, hostels, apartments can be found for 25-35 USD. For example, these are Bamboo Lagoon Backwater Front Resort and Palm Beach Resort. Four-star Ramada Alleppey will cost you 95-100 USD. Rooms in Punnamada Resort cost from 120 USD, which is comparable to staying in hotels on ships. You can find accommodation in the private sector, as in many cities in India, it may cost you 15-20 USD, but the comfort will be below average.

The cost of vacation

Allepey, like many cities in prosperous Kerala, is not known for being the cheapest resort in India. If you plan to enjoy activities like boating, canoeing, dining in floating restaurants, or staying in canal-floating cafes and hotels, you should budget at least 200-300 USD for these experiences. Dining in restaurants along the shores can be more affordable, and you can find reasonably priced hotels in the area as well.

Keep in mind that airfare, typically one of the more expensive components of your trip, needs to be factored in, along with the cost of an Indian visa. On average, a trip to Allepey for three or four days can cost between 1000-1300 USD. With careful budgeting, you may be able to reduce this amount to 900-1000 USD, although doing so could mean missing out on some of the unique canal and river experiences.

However, even without a houseboat tour, you can still enjoy boat rides, canoes, and small boats, which are not significantly more expensive than taking buses to get around the area.

The budget for a trip to Alleppey
Visa	120 USD	Flight	From 900 USD
Accomodation	25-90 USD.	Average check in a restaurant	2-6 USD
Transportation fare	From 30-60 INR	Excursion	From 25 USD
Total: about 1630 USD for two people for a week

Alleppey: tips for tourists

On the pages of tripmydream you will learn all the details of your vacation in Kerala, in the city of Allepi. All you have to do is to find the section you need or write your questions to our website.

Visa to Alleppey

You don't need a Schengen visa for India. But you need to make an Indian visa. It is directly issued upon arrival at the airports of Bangalore, Goa, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin (Kochi), Trivandrum, Chennai. The visa fee is 60 USD. Initially, all the necessary documents are done online, pay a few days before the trip. You will have to bring Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), it is an electronic travel authorization that will be sent to you by email. Such a visa is given for 30 days.

Airports near Allepey

The nearest airport is at Cochin and the other is at Trivandrum. It is about 50 km from Cochin to Allepi, in the second case about 145 km. Both there and there can be reached either by domestic flights or by connecting flights to cities in Asia. There are options to fly to Bangalore as well, but from there it is much farther, over 400 km.

Transfer to Allepey from the airport

You can reach Allepi by train from Cochin, Trivandrum and Bangalore. The railway station is located a few kilometers away from the beach. There are bus services from these cities, there are also from Chennai, Coimbatore. You can also get there by cab, only it will be dozens of times more expensive than by bus, itself an inexpensive option.

Car rental in Allepey

It is much easier to rent a boat than a car. However, you can also rent a car here. Traffic in India is left-handed, the average price of a car per day - from 50 USD for quality models. Bikes and scooters are much cheaper. The range of boat rental prices is huge, from 20-30 INR per hour for small canoes to 1500-5000 INR per day for big boats.

Public transportation in Allepey

Train, cabs, buses, small beads and shuttles, cycle rickshaws and motor rickshaws - it's harder to say what kind of transportation Allepi doesn't have. Oh yes, there are also boats, canoes, speedboats and large floating barges. Fare on buses and water streetcars is pennies, from 20 INR, cabs charge from 15 INR per kilometer. It is possible to bargain.

Safety in Allepey

This tourist city is considered to be quite safe. Tourists and visitors are welcomed here. Of course, you should be careful in the crowd and watch your belongings and money, and your bike can be stolen. Valuable things are better to leave in the hotel safe.

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