Alleppey Tour Packages From Chennai

Leave behind the busy city life of Chennai and head to the peaceful backwaters with Thrillophilia’s Alleppey tour packages from Chennai. These Alleppey tour packages are perfect for families, couples, or solo travellers, whether you want to relax on a houseboat, visit ancient temples, or explore quiet villages. You can enjoy guided tours, round-trip transfers, comfortable stays, daily meals, as well as 24/7 support for a smooth and easy trip.

You can also customise your trip to include visits to places like the Ambalapuzha Temple for its famous sweet offering, or for a snake worship at Mannarasala Temple. Explore Kerala’s history at Krishnapuram Palace, visit the peaceful Chavara Bhawan by boat, or enjoy local festivals like the Champakulam Boat Race as well as Thaipooya Kavadi.

Alleppey is a place that’s perfect for both culture and nature enthusiasts. So, book your Alleppey tour packages from Chennai today and enjoy a relaxing break in Kerala’s backwater paradise.

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How to Reach Alleppey from Chennai?

1. By Air

For your Alleppey trip from Chennai, you can take a direct flight. It is the quickest way to reach Cochin International Airport (COK) where you fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA). Airlines like SpiceJet, as well as Indigo operate on this route, and the total travel time is around 1 hour 15 minutes. Once you reach the airport, you can board a cab or bus to reach Alleppey via Cherthala - Arookutty Rd and NH 66 in about 2 hours 30 minutes by covering a distance of approximately 87.5 kms.

Best Time to Visit Alleppey

The best time to visit Alleppey depends on the kind of experience you want, as Alleppey packages from Chennai are available all year round.

1. Summer (April to June)

Days are hot and humid with nights being cooler near the backwaters, as well as daytime temperatures range between 25°C to 36°C. It is ideal for peaceful off-season travel, with fewer crowds and lower prices on flights and hotels. You can visit the Marari or Andhakaranazhi beaches for a cool dip. In March, you can also attend the 10-day Temple Festival which features lively processions, sacred rituals, and nine grand elephants. Moreover, houseboat rentals are more affordable, making it a great time for budget-friendly backwater stays.

2. Monsoon (July to September)

Temperatures range from 25°C to 31°C with moderate to heavy rain. The landscape turns green, making it a good time for Ayurvedic treatments and indoor stays. However, you can witness Onam celebrations during this time, along with snake boat races in August.

3. Winter (October to March)

Temperatures range from 23°C to 34°C with the weather being pleasant and breezy. This is the best season for sightseeing, houseboat cruises, and beach visits. Moreover, you can be a part of Mullakal Temple Festival in December, Christmas and New Year celebrations, Annual Beach Festival in January, as well as Sree Krishnaswamy Temple Festival in March.

Places to Visit in Alleppey

Here are some of the best places to visit in Alleppey:

1. Krishnapuram Palace: See Kerala’s largest mural ‘Gajendra Moksha’, explore Travancore-era architecture, royal weapons, paintings, and sculptures at this 18th-century palace museum maintained by Kerala’s Archaeology Department.

2. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal: You can visit the world’s largest St. Sebastian shrine, admire 16th-century architecture, learn about healing priest Father Fenicio, and enjoy its peaceful location near Arthunkal Beach.

3. St. Mary's Forane Church: Explore an 835 AD church known for grand St. Mary’s and St. Sebastian’s feasts, centuries-old Christian traditions, striking architecture, as well as its role as a major pilgrimage centre.

4. Edathua Church: You can explore a 1st-century church believed to be built by St. Thomas, known for its grand May feast, Syrian-Hebrew prayers, and riverside farmland near Edathua.

5. Karumadi: See the ancient black granite Buddha statue with a missing arm, honoured for its healing powers and significance in Kerala’s Buddhist heritage.

Things to Do in Alleppey

Here are some of the best things to do in Alleppey:

1. Explore the Ambalapuzha Temple: Visit Kerala’s ancient Krishna temple, known as the “Dwarka of the South,” admire Vishnu murals, attend the March festival, and taste the famous Palpayasam prasad.

2. Visit Champakulam: You can experience Kerala’s oldest boat race on Pampa River, walk through the green paddy fields, visit the Champakulam church, and explore renowned wooden Christ statue workshops.

3. Seek blessings at Mannarasala Temple: Offer prayers at one of the sacred serpent shrines situated within a forest to see women seek fertility blessings as well rituals honouring Nagaraja with symbolic snake offerings.

4. Explore Mullakal Bhagvathy Temple: You can visit the 500-year-old temple to admire the 20-foot Bhagavathy idol, witness Thaipooya Kavadi festival, and experience unique customs in the spiritual heart of Alleppey.

5. Visit Chavara Bhawan: Take a boat to the Bhawan which is the peaceful birthplace of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, set among backwaters and paddy fields in quiet Kainakary village.