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1-Day Kumarakom Houseboat Tour through Kerala Backwaters

1 Day Round trip from Kumarakom Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the narrow canals and backwater villages of Kumarakom
  • 02 Ride a houseboat across Vembanad Lake to R-block and C-block
  • 03 Continue through Punnamada, Alleppey, and other scenic backwater stretches
  • 04 Discover Kumarakom's rich birdlife, including migratory species around Pathiramanal Island

Join this full-day tour to cruise along the narrow canals of Kumarakom and experience the beauty of its backwater villages on Vembanad Lake in Kerala, South India. As you travel by houseboat through this scenic region, discover an area laced with canals and known for its rich birdlife, including the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Pathiramanal Island, a haven for rare migratory birds. The area is also home to attractions such as the Bay Island Driftwood Museum and the ancient Thazhathangady Mosque.

Ride the houseboat to R-block and C-block.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Alappuzha, Kumarakom
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kumarakom Houseboat Cruise Through the Backwaters

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.

  • Begin your cruise from Kumarakom at 12 noon.

  • Ride the houseboat to R-block and C-block.

  • Continue the ride to Punnamada, followed by Alleppey and other places.

  • Learn about the different places from your expert tour guide. Finally, anchor the boat in the lake in the evening.

Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom narrow canals, Pathiramanal Island, Alleppey backwater stretches

Where this trip takes you

Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom narrow canals, Pathiramanal Island, Alleppey backwater stretches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kumarakom 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meals, coffee, tea, mineral water, snacks, etc. for all guests onboard

  • Hindi/English-speaking tour guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kumarakom, Kerala, India
Tour start
Kumarakom, Kerala, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kumarakom.

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