Alappuzha, Kumarakom & Kottayam · Backwaters and houseboats
Alappuzha (Alleppey) group trip guide
Alappuzha (Alleppey): Backwaters and houseboats in Alappuzha, Kumarakom & Kottayam, Kerala. From Kochi it is 55 km by road, 1–2 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Kochi costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Kochi
- 55 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- September to March; August for the boat race
- Fare from Kochi
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Kochi (COK)
Alappuzha is the centre of Kerala's backwaters: houseboats cruise the canals and paddy fields of Kuttanad, much of it below sea level.
The Nehru Trophy snake-boat race is held on Punnamada lake on the second Saturday of August.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Alappuzha (Alleppey) from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Alappuzha (Alleppey)
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 188 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A night on a houseboat is the moment of most Kerala trips; big groups take two or three boats or a larger one.
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How far is Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 188 km | 4–5 h | Route: Palakkad to Alappuzha (Alleppey) |
| Kochi | 55 km | 1–2 h | Route: Kochi to Alappuzha (Alleppey) |
| Kozhikode | 242 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 154 km | 3–4 h | – |
Group fares from Kochi
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: September to March; August for the boat race.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Honeymooners, International visitors, Friends.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Kochi (COK).
- Nearest railway station: Alappuzha.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Approved operators who take groups to Alappuzha (Alleppey). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
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VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
188 km by road from Alappuzha (Alleppey)
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
557 km by road from Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Questions groups ask
Kochi-il ninnu Alappuzha (Alleppey)-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Alappuzha (Alleppey) from Kochi?)
55 km by road: 1–2 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Alappuzha (Alleppey)-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Alappuzha (Alleppey) cost?)
Round trip from Kochi (55 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Alappuzha (Alleppey) cost?
Round trip from Kochi with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Alappuzha (Alleppey)?
1–2 days. With the drive from Kochi, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A night on a houseboat is the moment of most Kerala trips; big groups take two or three boats or a larger one.
When is the best time to visit Alappuzha (Alleppey)?
September to March; August for the boat race.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Alappuzha (Alleppey) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Kochi (COK). Nearest railway station: Alappuzha. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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