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About This Package.
This 2 nights and 3 days weekend tours cover the best experiences of Kerala – a stay in the famous Alleppey houseboat, Fort Kochi sightseeing, and stay and sightseeing in Athirappilly. This is one of the best monsoon tour packages in South Kerala. Other details regarding the Alleppey to Athirapally tour package like destination, tour itinerary, costing, etc, are given below.
Alleppey Houseboat.
Alleppey is one of the popular tourist destinations of Kerala. It is famous for its Houseboat and backwaters. To stay in the Alleppey houseboat and have a trip in backwaters will be the memorable experience of your life time. More details about Alleppey backwaters toour is below.
Fort Kochi.
If you are interested to see Dutch and British era colonial buildings, life and works of Jews in Kochi, the fishing nets introduced by Chinese called, “Chinese Fishing nets”, Fort Kochi is for you. You can enjoy all this within a half day tour in Fort Kochi. This place is famous for its historical monuments and heritage buildings. Apart from this, Dutch palace, Chinese fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue are major attractions of the Fort Kochi.
Athirappilly Waterfalls– Land of Forests and Streams.
Athirapally is a favorite destination of the tourists who comes at Kerala tour. Athirapally waterfall is the major attraction of this place. Along with this biggest waterfall of Kerala, Athirapally is famous for greenery due to the Sholayar forest, Chalkudi river, and two water theme parks.
PROGRMME.
Day 1 : Alleppey Houseboat
Your arrival is at Kochi airport or Ernakulam / Aleppey Railway station or Bus stand. Our representative will meet, receive, and transfer to the Houseboat. Arrival at Houseboat boarding place, our representative will help to board houseboat. Check-in Houseboat at 12:00 hours.
Check-in Houseboat at 12:00hours and houseboat cruise through the best canals in Alleppey till 1730hrs with an hour lunch break. Below are the places of sightseeing included.
- Punnamada Kayal – river famous for Nehru trophy boat race.
- SNDP canal – one of the smallest canal on this trip.
- Pamba river – almost 150ft width river.
- Irumbanam Thod – best narrow canal.
- Meenapilly Kayal – a small lake in the middle of the villages.
Lunch at Meenappalli Kayal – a small lake in the middle of Alleppey backwaters.
Post lunch trip starts at 1430hrs till 17:30 hours. Houseboat cruise through some of the beautiful villages in Alleppey.
- Kainakari Village
- Kuttithod
- R Block and C Block where paddy cultivated below sea level.
- Houseboat starts moving towards its final location for a halt. The boat halts between 17:30-1800hours for overnight stay.
Evening Options and Activities to do in Houseboat.
- Fishing in the lake and backwaters. (most of the houseboats is always having a fishing road and you will surely get small fishes).
- The houseboat is having a tv and music system to enjoy some pictures. You can also bring your own to make your stay more comfortable.
Day 2 : Alleppey Houseboat to Athirappilly via Fort Kochi.
If the sky is clear, have a bed tea and you can enjoy a perfect sunrise from your houseboat (sunset cruise not available). Since the houseboat is starting at 08:00 hours, we recommend a light walk around the place if you are interested. The morning houseboat trip starts at 08:00hours till 0900 hours. During this one hr trip, it covers part of the biggest Vembanad lake. Before your houseboat trip ends at 9 am they will provide authentic Kerala B/F. Check out from the houseboat and proceed to Athirappilly after Fort Kochi sightseeing.
Fort Kochi Sightseeing Tour: Today you will be proceeding to Athirappilly. We have planned Fort Kochi sightseeing and visit Lulu Shopping mall before proceeding to Athirappilly. The expected arrival time at Athirappilly is around 19:00 hours evening. Sightseeing options available at Fort Kochi are below.
1. Fort Kochi.
Fort Kochi is a fishing village that becomes the first European township in India. The town shape by Portuguese, the Dutch, and later the British. Main attraction is the colonial and heritage buildings of Fort Kochi.
2. Jewish Synagogue.
Constructed 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. It is noted for its mid-18th century, hand-painted, willow-patterned floor tiles from Canton in China, a clock tower, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, old scrolls of the Old Testament, etc.
3. Dutch Palace.
Built by Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja of Kochi, the palace was renovated by the Dutch in 1663.
4. Vasco da Gama Square. Vasco da Gama Square – This is a very interesting home both outside as well as inside as it reflects the architecture of the early 1500’s exactly.Beachfront promenade with food stalls, near where fishermen use huge nets on teak & bamboo poles.
5. Kodar House. Constructed by Cochin Electric company in 1808 example of indo-European architecture.
6. Chinese Fishing nets. The huge cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of one of the first visitors to the Malabar Coast. Erected here between 1350 – 1450 AD by traders from the court of Kabul Khan. The best place to watch the nets being lowered into the sea and the catch being brought in is the Vasco da Gama Square
This shows the Chinese presence in Fort Kochi dates back.
Other attractions are Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Santa Cruz Basilica, etc are located in the same area. After Fort Kochi sightseeing, you can go straightway to Kochi airport, which is approximately 45 mins drive in normal traffic. It may take up to 1.5 hours during heavy traffic time.
Important Points to Know for Fort Kochi Sightseeing.
- All the tourist entry points except Fort Kochi Beach will be closed down at 5 pm.
- Jewish synagogue will be closed on Fridays. But they now start opening after 2 pm on Fridays.
- Dutch Palace is closed on Friday and Saturdays.
- In case your flight is at 15:00 hours or before, this sightseeing is not possible.
Shopping at Kochi and visit Lulu mall. Departure for Athirappilly by 17:00 hours. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the beach. Check-in Hotel and leisure at the resort.
Day 3: Athirappilly.
Today is your last day of the trip. We have planned half-day sightseeing in Athirappilly from 08:30 hours onwards. Below are the Athirapally sightseeing included in the trip.
1. Athirapally Waterfalls – Niagara Falls of South India.
About Athirapally falls.
- The biggest waterfall in Kerala
- Commonly called “Niagara of Kerala”.
- Charpa and Vazhchal waterfalls are nearby from Athirapally falls. Get more details about Athirapally waterfall.
Athirapally waterfalls important travel tips.
- Open at 08:00 hours and entry close at 16:30 hours. The entry fee is Rs 40 per adult, Rs 10 for Children, and 150 for foreigners.
- Best time and season to visit. The best season to visit is after monsoon ie from Aug to Feb and the best time to visit is till 11 am or after 15:0o hours.
- You can see the waterfall from two different places. One is from the top and the other is bottom.
- Since the pathway to the bottom is too steep, climbing back for persons with heart disease, breathing problems and handicapped may face difficulty.
- Bathing in the river is possible in selected places. So keep your changing clothes with you before entering.
- Plastic bottles or water bottles are allowed to carry subject to a security deposit. You will lose the security deposit in case these are not taken back.
- Eateries are not allowed inside the forest.
- A wheelchair is accessible at the top of the falls.
- The total time to visit the top of the falls is a minimum of 1 hour and the bottom is 1.5 hours. In case you visit Athirapally falls along with Charpa and Vazachal, you may need a half day.
- Close to entrance, restaurants and coffee shops are available.
2. Charpa Waterfalls.
- This fall is small but the best waterfall to visit in monsoon.
- Located left side of the road and 3 km from Athirapally waterfall.
- No entry ticket required.
- You can not stand on the bridge when the fall is full-blown during monsoon.
- There will not be any water or dry during summertime.
3. Vazachal Water Falls- Picnic spot in Kerala.
About Vazhachal falls.
- Located on the Sholayar dam route and 5 km away from Athirapally.
- This waterfall is laid back and gently cascading on the rocks which have less slop.
- It has a lush green forest with scenic beauty and a good place for photography.
- You can see milky water here.
- Here there are park and coffee shop are available to relax and enjoy.
- The entry ticket you purchased at Athirapally waterfall is valid here.
Travel Tips to Visit Vazhachal falls.
- Located on the right side of the Athirappilly – sholayar route.
- The entry fee paid at Athirappilly waterfall is valid here also.
- During summer, there may not be any water and not worth a visit.
- Best time to visit from Jun to Sep.
- A small park is attached to this where you can sit and watch. A small cafeteria is also available.
- Better to carry an umbrella during monsoon time.
Check out at 12:00 hours from the hotel and start moving to Cherai beach. In case you have time, Thumboormuzhi is on the way and you can visit this hanging bridge.
4. Thumboormuzhi Dam and Garden.
About Thumboormuzhi.
- This place is part of the Ezattumugham Prakrithi Gramam project which includes a hanging bridge, a butterfly garden, kids play area, a watchtower to see the river, etc
- Hanging bridge is the main attraction as when you walk on this bridge, you can see Chalakudi river flows under your feet, view from the middle of the river.
- The butterfly park is another attraction.
- This place is located before Athirapally waterfalls from Kochi to the Athirapally route.
- The best place for photography and family outing.
Thumboormuzhi Travel Tips.
- Entry fee of Rs 40 per adult and Children Rs 10.
- Parking available inside the park.
- Visit this before or after the Athirapally visit. Park and butterfly garden close at 16:30 hours.
Proceed to Kochi airport or Chalakudi or Aluva railway station. Drop at departure place and tour ends.
Important Travel Tips for this Package.
- If you are coming by an early morning train or bus, You need to have a fresh up room. A non-ac fresh up for 1hr without B/F will be provided. In case it’s being used for more than 1hr, extra charges will be applicable.
- In case you are reaching midnight, you need to stay in any hotel accommodation at extra cost.
- This itinerary can be customized according to your choice of hotels.
- The above sightseeing options given are common and in case you want to add any extra sightseeing, its possible with extra cost.
- If you want to experience a good waterfall, the best time to visit is from Jun to Sep.
- This waterfall was closed for a week due to the overflowing of the Chalakudi river. Therefore, it’s advisable not to visit this place during floods in Kerala.
- The above package is inclusive of an overnight stay in a private Houseboat. You can also opt for a houseboat day trip or shikkara trip instead of a houseboat overnight stay.
- This is a private trip for the booking guest and not sharing with others.
Things to Shop during this Tour.
Since Kerala basically is a consumer state, the best options for shopping are below.
- Visit echo shop called “Vanasree” just in front of the entry gate of Athirapilly waterfall. You can buy some unique products from the forest especially the honey. There are many more items and this is the best shopping when you are in Athirappilly.
- All types of spices, Kerala traditional saree, Banana chips, handicraft items, souvenirs, and ayurvedic products are the best shopping options in Kerala. These are available at Alleppey or Kochi.
Can I reduce the package cost?
Yes, you can. Below are the few tips as to how you can reduce this package price.
- Arrival at Alleppey rly station or bus stand and departure from Chalakkudi rly station or bus stand will reduce the taxi costs.
- Travel as a group. Try to travel as a group like two couples or three couples; this will reduce the price considerably.
- Reduce the taxi costs. As per the above program, your approximate taxi charges will be Rs 7100 considering your arrival at Kochi airport. You can reduce the taxi charges by traveling on public buses. But due to the non-availability of proper buses, we do not recommend traveling on a public bus and recommend having a private taxi for this trip.
- Use similar hotels. Srees Tours choose hotels in a good location. When this is changed, the price will reduce.
- At present private houseboat is included. Choose a sharing houseboat to reduce the cost. Please go here to know problems in sharing a houseboat.
- Instead of Houseboat in Alleppey, stay in a resort, and choose a shikkara or country boat for a backwater trip.
- To reduce the cost, you can still join a group. But unfortunately, there are no conducted tours or group tour operates by tour operators in Kerala.
How to Reach
Arrival and departure by Flight. The most suitable airport is Kochi (Cochin).
Arrival By Train or Bus. Since the trip is starting from Alleppey, Alleppey railway station or the Bus stand is the most suitable place to reach.
Departure by Train or Bus. Your trip is ending at Athirappilly. The most suitable nearest railway station or bus stand is Chalakudi. Aluva railway station is also suitable.
Price
Destination
Deluxe Option
Premium
Luxury
Alleppey
1 night
1 Bed Room private Deluxe AC
1 bed room private Premium AC
1 bed room private Luxury full time AC Fully glass covered Insect Free
Athirappilly
1 night
Bethania Resort
Or
Clirind Resort
Athirappilly
Residency
Casa Rio Resort
Cost for 2 adults / 1 room with sedan AC Car
Rs 21800
Rs 24700
Rs 33800
Cost for 4 adults / 2 rooms with AC ertica mini suv.
Rs 32600
Rs 34600
Rs 49500
Child Charges Between 6-10 years without bed
Rs 1550
Rs 1550
Rs 2500
Extra Adult Charges
Rs 1850
Rs 2300
Rs 3000
Cost Validity
- The above costs are valid from 01 Oct to 15 Dec 24 and 15 Jan 25 to 31 Mar 25.
- Cost not valid from 16 Dec to 14 Jan & Diwali and Pooja holidays.
| Destination | Deluxe Option | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleppey
1 night |
1 Bed Room private Deluxe AC | 1 bed room private Premium AC | 1 bed room private Luxury full time AC Fully glass covered Insect Free |
| Athirappilly
1 night |
Bethania Resort
Or Clirind Resort |
Athirappilly
Residency |
Casa Rio Resort |
| Cost for 2 adults / 1 room with sedan AC Car | Rs 21800 | Rs 24700 | Rs 33800 |
| Cost for 4 adults / 2 rooms with AC ertica mini suv. | Rs 32600 | Rs 34600 | Rs 49500 |
| Child Charges Between 6-10 years without bed | Rs 1550 | Rs 1550 | Rs 2500 |
| Extra Adult Charges | Rs 1850 | Rs 2300 | Rs 3000 |
Cost Validity
- The above costs are valid from 01 Oct to 15 Dec 24 and 15 Jan 25 to 31 Mar 25.
- Cost not valid from 16 Dec to 14 Jan & Diwali and Pooja holidays.
Inclusion/Exclusion
Tour Cost Includes.
- A/c Accommodation on twin sharing basis with Daily Breakfast.
- Private houseboat with lunch, dinner, and B/F included.
- AC car for all the transfers and local sightseeing as per the given itinerary.
- Well experienced and bilingual driver till the departure.
- All the expenses related to the vehicle (toll, tax, parking, permits, driver batta, etc).
- Hotel Check-in at 12 pm and check out at 10 am.
- The driver is available from Morning 7 am to evening 6 or 7 pm.
- All the applicable taxes.
Houseboat:
- Cruise time from 12:00 hours to 17:30 hours with a 1-hour lunch break. Next day trip from 08:00 hours to 09:00 hours.
- Welcome drink, Lunch, evening coffee/tea and snacks, Dinner, and Next day breakfast & Mineral water included.
- The menu is fixed and in case of any additional food will be charged extra.
- AC working time: Deluxe and premium: 21:00 hours to 07:00 hours.
- Luxury: 24 hrs AC
Tour Cost does not Includes:
- The packages do not include Air/Train tickets, Airport tax, Entry fees, Monuments, Guide fees, Camera Charges, Massages, Elephant Safaris, Personal expenses like laundry, tips and telephone calls, Optional Tours, Travel Insurance, etc.
- Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary & anything not mentioned in the above package.
- Taxi cost inclusive of pick up from Kochi airport and Drop at Trivandrum airport. In case of back to Kochi airport, Extra Rs 1000 will be charged.
- In case of payment made by credit card or debit card service charge of 2.5% and 1% will be charged extra.
Important Points:
- Strike in Kerala. Due to strikes called by political parties, safe driving of car and driver is difficult. In that case, alternative arrangements with the permission of guest will be made and expenses incurred due to the same is not included and will be charged additionally.
- The Hotels you selected according to your budget.
- We recommend you to check reviews and location of hotels in the Trip advisor to make sure it is as per your preference and on arrival in case you want to change the hotel, retention charges or additional charges for the new hotels needs to be paid.
- Taxi used to revisit the same place already visited will be charged extra.
- No portion of the tour will be refunded in case of any sightseeing place not visited due to any particular reason.
Itinerary
Your arrival is at Aleppey Railway station or Bus stand. Our representative will meet, receive, and transfer to the Houseboat. Check-in Houseboat at 12:00 hours. Sightseeing and stay in Housbeoat.
Check out from Houseboat and proceed to Athirappilly after Fort Kochi sightseeing. Arrival Athirappilly by evening.
Today is your last day of the trip. We have planned half-day sightseeing in Athirappilly from 08:30 hours onwards. Below are the Athirapally sightseeing included in the trip.
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