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Scenic beach featuring a 150-year-old historic lighthouse and an old pier stretching into the Arabian Sea. Perfect for sunset views and camel rides.
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Scenic beach featuring a 150-year-old historic lighthouse and an old pier stretching into the Arabian Sea. Perfect for sunset views and camel rides.
faq.subtitle Alleppey
November to February is best - pleasant weather, low humidity. August is good for Nehru Boat Race. Avoid June-July (peak monsoon).
Yes, Alleppey is generally safe. Watch out for online booking scams and overcharging rickshaws. Use licensed houseboat operators. Verify hotel reviews before booking.
Book through trusted travel sites or directly with licensed operators. Check reviews on TripAdvisor. Avoid suspicious websites. Book 2-4 weeks ahead in peak season.
Nearest airport: Kochi (COK), 85 km away. Direct train from Kochi (1.5 hrs) and Trivandrum (3 hrs). KSRTC buses from all major Kerala cities.
You need an Indian visa. E-visa available for most nationalities. Apply online at least 4 days before. Tourist e-visa valid for 30 days.
Overnight houseboat cruise, shikara tours through villages, visit Alleppey Beach, see Kuttanad paddy fields, Ayurveda treatments, shopping on Mullackal Street.
Useful tips for visiting Alleppey
Book your houseboat 2-4 weeks ahead in peak season (November-February). Prices double during Christmas/New Year.
Always negotiate rickshaw fares before boarding. Use prepaid taxi counters at the station for fair prices.
Try Karimeen Pollichathu - pearlspot fish grilled in banana leaf. This is Alleppey's signature dish!
SWTD government boats are extremely cheap (just 10 INR). Great rides to Kottayam, Kollam, Kumarakom.
Bring mosquito repellent! Mosquitoes are active near backwaters, especially in evenings.
Verify houseboat license status and life jacket availability before booking. Safety first!
Avoid suspicious houseboat booking websites. Kerala Tourism has issued a warning about online booking scams.
Электронная виза в Индию для россиян доступна онлайн. Оформляется за 4-5 дней. Стоимость около $25. Действительна 30 дней.
Карты МИР в Индии НЕ работают. Берите наличные доллары/евро и меняйте на месте. Visa/Mastercard иностранных банков принимаются.
Прямых рейсов из России в Кочи нет. Удобные пересадки: Дубай (Emirates, flydubai), Доха (Qatar Airways), Абу-Даби (Etihad).
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.ferry | 10000 ₹ ~108 $ | — | Houseboat from 10000 INR/day (deluxe) to 25000 INR (luxury). 3-hour cruise from 7500 INR. |
location.transport.taxi | 15 ₹ ~0.16 $ | Taxi ~15 INR/km. Ola available. Day hire ~2000-3000 INR with driver. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cash needed for small markets and rickshaws. Cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants.
Indian Rupee (INR). Exchange at airport or banks. Avoid street changers. ATMs available in town.
10% in restaurants appreciated. Not mandatory. 50-100 INR for houseboat crew members.
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