Glide by some of kerala beautiful region on a sightseeing cruise from Alleppey to Kumarakom on the Vembanad Lake. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Vembanad Lake and listen to the entertaining music as you pass sights such as villages and Paddy fields. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Marthandom kayal, step ashore for a walk and spent dome time.Boat restaurant serves food on board.

Settle on the open-air or indoor deck as you wish, and then sit back and enjoy the panoramic views of backwater canals  and waterfronts as you cruise south to village area

During your journey, keep your camera ready as you sail past a string of village life sunset views including the entertaining live onboard commentary.

Alleppey to Kumarakom Backwater trip Day cruise

Meeting point is in Finishing Point Alleppey

Boat type :Private cruise | Departure time : 11:00am from Alleppey Finishing Point| Arrival at Kumarakom Government Boat jetty 03:00pm

Visual Attractions of a boat trip from Alleppey to Kumarakom

The cruise starts from Alleppey finishing point and it proceeds circling the famous Nehru Trophy Boat race pavilion and continue towards punnamada and enters Vemabanad lake. From there the boat set sail towards Kollam kottapuram waterway (NWAI 3 of INDIA) and reaches Muhamma Village. From Muhamma the cruise proceeds Pathiramnal island aka Sand of midnight. According to mythology, when a young Brahmin entered the Vembanad lake to perform his nighttime rituals, the water caused land to rise up from underneath, resulting in the creation of the charming island.

You also have an option to disembark and visit the island which is home to more than 140 species of birds which includes both local and migratory species. After the visit the boat restart its cruise towards Kumarakom in the north east direction.

FAQ for Alleppey to Kumarakom Houseboat Cruising

1) Which backwater is better to visit, Kumarakom or Alleppey? – Kerala.

Alleppey has numerous backwater canals, and guests can see and experience life on the side of paddy fields. Due to the difficulty of getting around, the chance to explore by boat is limited in Kumarakom.

2) Kumarakom to Alleppey distance by boat

You can take the Houseboat, or any other motor boat, across the Vemaband lake without any hitch. Since Vembanad Lake is shaped like an ellipse, travelling between Alleppey and other backwater villages that appear close on a map takes significantly longer than expected.
Alleppey to Kumarakom takes around 3 Hours by Boat.

3) What distinguishes Kumarakom?
Located on the eastern side of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is a cluster of small islands. The backwater vacation spot is characterized by a scenery of mangrove trees and coconut palms, as well as lagoons, coves, and a network of canals.