What makes Lake Vembanad so wonderful?

There is an abundance of spectacular rivers in Kerala. To name just a few: Periyar, Achankovil, Pamba, Meenachil, and Manimala. Houseboats, Kayaking, canoeing, swimming, Jet skiing, and endless exploration on Lake Vembanad are all great ways to have fun, but nothing beats Lake Vembanad for staggering adventure. The following are some of the reasons why Lake Vembanad is the most entertaining lake in India.

Boat Tours

Ferry Services in Alleppey

Alleppey To Kottayam

The journey from Alapuzha to Kottayam by SWTD boat is an enjoyable one. The fare for a round trip of two hours is only Rs 25.

The state-operated boats make stops at roughly 40 locations. Since the people who live in these swampy regions have no other option for getting around, boat transportation is provided at a minimal cost. The boats are, in fact, extremely basic, with barely even wooden teak floors, and coir seats.

The boats goes till Kodimatha, the central SWTD station in Kottayam which is about 3 kilometres away from Kottayam Bus Station.

The bus station and ferry terminal at Alappuzha are conveniently located next to each other.

Timings:
From Kodimatha to Alappuzha,
Departure timing : 7:15, 12:00, 1:30,16:00, and 17:45
7:15, 9:35, 11:30, 2:30, 16:30, and 17:15 from Alappuzha to Kodimatha

Alleppey to Kollam

The Kerala State Water Transport Department operates their ferry service fleets, which all feature double-decker vessels. One of the unique experiences offered through the initiative of the Kerala Tourism department.
Things that are essential for you to be aware of prior to boarding the SWTD ALLEPPEY TO KOLLAM FERRY

*80KM distance to be covered. The boat leaves Alleppey and Kollam at 10:30 in the morning and arrives at its destination at 18:30 in the evening. Remember to account for the travel time.

* Upper deck seats are comfortable and partially opened.

* There is a fairly basic restroom on board the boat, and both the lunch and tea stops have facilities for using the restroom.

* The boat makes a pit stop along the way at a lakeside cafe for lunch and tea.

The upper deck is more crowded because the majority of passengers chose to sit there because it offers a superior view of the surroundings and is ideal for taking photographs.

* Due to the length of the trip, it is not appropriate for everyone, and it is especially inappropriate for families with young children. Despite this, travelling through the backwaters of Kerala in this manner is among the most enjoyable ways to do so.

As of March 7, 2023, the boat trip between Alleppeyand Kollam will be temporarily suspended due to river dredging. This is the latest news in this regard.

Alleppey To Cochin

There are no Ferry boat service to Kochi/Cochin as per the charts. However private Motor boats are available for the trip and price starts from 25000INR for a boat with 25 seating capacity. 6 hour journey

dropping point is in Kumbalam Jetty.Near Ramada Hotel Cochin.

Contact : +91 9072119095

Alleppey to Nedumudy

Alleppey to Nedumudy is has frequent boat service from 06:30 am till 09:00pm in every 45 minutes.

Directorate of State Water Transport Department
Near KSRTC Bus Station, Alappuzha
Kerala, India, PIN – 688011
email : swtd_alp@bsnl.in
Phone :+91 477 2253770

Traffic Superintendent 0477-2252015

Shikkara Rentals

The Shikara is a type of boat made of wood that was traditionally used in Jammu and Kashmir. These days, however, it is also commonly seen in Alleppey and Kumarakom. There is a large bed on which you can relax, a cover that will protect you from the sun and rain, and an engine that will allow you to move about. The number of seats ranges from five to twenty-five, depending on the size of the boat.

Outboard and In board shikkaras are available for hire in Alleppey and Kumarakom.
They conduct Early morning cruise / Day cruise /Sunset cruise.
The price ranges from 800INR to 3500INR depends with the size of group.