Drive from Kottayam down the AC Road to Alappuzha, board a houseboat by noon and drift through Kuttanad's canals and paddy fields, with a night on the water.
Highlights: Night on a houseboat, Kuttanad canals, Meals on board, Karumadi Buddha (opt.)
Itinerary
Day 1 · 10:00 AM — Pickup From your door — home, hotel, Kottayam station or KSRTC stand.
Day 1 · 10:15 AM — Drive to Alappuzha About 48 km via Changanassery and the AC Road through Kuttanad's paddy fields, roughly 1.5 hours.
Day 1 · 12 noon — Board your houseboat Cruise the backwaters with lunch, dinner and breakfast cooked on board. Overnight on the boat. (Houseboat booked by you · paid direct)
Day 2 · 9:00 AM — Check-out at the jetty Your driver meets you at the boarding point with the vehicle.
Day 2 · 9:30 AM — Beach, Karumadi & Ambalappuzha Optional — Alappuzha beach and pier, the old granite Buddha at Karumadi and the Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna temple. (Temple dress code)
Day 2 · ~1:30 PM — Home Back to your door in Kottayam via Thakazhi and Thiruvalla.
Good to know
🚤 Booking the houseboat: You book and pay the houseboat directly; we can share contacts of licensed operators we trust. Check-in is usually around noon, check-out about 9 AM.
🛏️ On board: Boats stop cruising by early evening and anchor for the night. Ask the operator about AC hours, menus and life jackets.
🚗 Your driver: The vehicle stays with the driver in Alappuzha overnight. His night allowance is in our price.
🌧️ Season: Best from September to March; peak Dec–Jan — book early. In heavy rain the AC Road can flood and cruise routes may be shortened.
