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Guides, tips and stories from the Kerala backwaters.
Alleppey Houseboat Price Guide 2026
Real starting rates for every bedroom count and category on our fleet, plus the extras and seasons that change the final price.
Read more1 Bedroom Houseboat in Alleppey: A Couples’ Guide
The smallest private boats on the backwaters, and the most popular with couples. Here is how to choose one.
Read more2 and 3 Bedroom Houseboats in Alleppey for Families
The sweet spot for families and small groups. How to choose between two and three bedrooms, and what each costs.
Read moreLarge Group Houseboats in Alleppey: 4 to 10 Bedrooms
From extended families to college reunions: how big houseboats work, what they cost and how to plan one.
Read moreAlleppey vs Kumarakom: Which Backwater Base to Choose
Two towns on the same lake with very different moods. Here is how to pick, or how to do both.
Read moreHow to Reach Alleppey by Air, Train, Bus and Road
Airports, trains, buses and taxis into Alleppey, and how to get from town to your houseboat.
Read moreKochi to Alleppey: Taxi, Train, Bus and Timings
Most visitors start in Kochi. Here is the quickest way down to the houseboats.
Read moreNehru Trophy Boat Race Guide for Visitors
The biggest day on Alleppey’s calendar, and how to plan your visit around it.
Read moreKerala Backwaters in the Monsoon: Is It Worth It?
Green paddy, dramatic skies, boat races and lower rates. What to expect if you go in the rain.
Read moreAlleppey Houseboat with Kids: Family Tips
How to plan a houseboat trip that works for toddlers, teenagers and grandparents.
Read moreFood on a Kerala Houseboat: What You’ll Eat
Meals are a big part of the houseboat experience. Here is what is usually on the table.
Read moreMunnar and Alleppey Itinerary: 3 to 5 Days
Tea hills then backwaters: Kerala’s classic pairing, planned day by day.
Read moreAlleppey and Varkala: Backwaters Plus Beach
A houseboat night followed by a few days on Varkala’s cliffs is one of Kerala’s easiest combinations.
Read moreThekkady and Alleppey: Wildlife Then Backwaters
Forest and spice hills, then a slow night on the water.
Read moreThings to Do in Alleppey Beyond the Houseboat
A short guide to Alleppey’s best experiences on the water, in town and a short drive away.
Read moreShikara vs Houseboat in Alleppey: Which to Book
Two very different boats on the same water. Here is when each one makes sense.
Read moreCorporate and Wedding Houseboats in Alleppey
Big boats for team days, offsites and wedding groups: what is possible and how to plan it.
Read moreThe Best Alleppey Houseboat Routes Explained
Where your boat actually goes, and how to ask for the route you want.
Read moreHouseboat Safety Tips for the Kerala Backwaters
Simple checks and habits that keep a houseboat trip relaxed and safe.
Read moreKerala Honeymoon Packages: How to Plan Yours
Hills, a houseboat and a beach: how to put together the right Kerala honeymoon.
Read moreAlleppey Houseboat Packages: A Complete Guide
Overnight, day cruise, night stay, shared or luxury — how Alleppey houseboat packages work and what they cost.
Read moreKerala Tour Packages: 3 to 8 Day Itinerary Ideas
How to combine Munnar, Thekkady, an Alleppey houseboat, Cochin and Kovalam in 3 to 8 days.
Read morePlanning an Alleppey Honeymoon Houseboat Stay
Which boat to pick, when to go and how to add a candlelight dinner to your honeymoon houseboat.
Read moreDay Cruise vs Overnight Houseboat in Alleppey
Six hours on the water or a full 21 hours with a night on board — which Alleppey houseboat option suits you?
Read moreBest time for an Alleppey overnight
Season tips for calm lakes and sunset decks.
Read moreDeluxe vs Premium houseboats
What changes in AC, food and deck space.
Read morePacking list for a backwater cruise
Light layers, mosquito care and camera tips.
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