Alleppey to Kumarakom

ryan712 · Oct 27th, 2009, 00:03

I want to do a houseboat tour out of Alleppey in December. After the 1 day tour I will be heading to Thekkady/Periyar. It seems that the logical thing to do would be to end my cruise in Kumarakom - thus shortening the trip to Thekkady/Periyar.
However, I was told by one operator that "We always recommend Alleppey to Alleppey cruise. It is more enjoyable, will cover more places and villages, more value. Alleppey to Kumarakom cruise is not as enjoyable as Alleppey to Alleppey cruise."
Is there any truth to that? They are also asking me to pay an extra Rs.500 to be dropped off in Kumarakom.
Would I be better off just ending in Alleppey and then taking a ferry across?
Thanks

Matthew Morris · Oct 27th, 2009, 00:14

500rs is about 8 euros...I would just pay it.

freenote · Oct 27th, 2009, 00:30

The ferry is a nice way to go ,or as above pay the 500 irs

personal choice ,back to alleppey and get the ferry ,,the ball is now firmly back in your court

Bakra · Oct 27th, 2009, 00:39

Is this is just a day cruise to see villages & rice fields? If yes then you can do this at less than 20 bucks. Local government ferries start from alleppey (7.30 a.m) & end at a point (cant recall name).Its 2.30 - 3hrs ride. From that point take a Taxi/Auto/Bus & go to Kumarakom (15-20 Km i guess).Hire a boat in kumarakom at 250-400 bucks for take a 2 hr ride which includes a stop over at an Island & a restaurant right on the edge of the lake for lunch (on request) & then continue the Boat ride.

I have done this in aug 2008

Rgds
Giri

Bakra · Oct 27th, 2009, 00:54

Is this is just a day cruise to see villages & rice fields? If yes then you can do this at less than 20 bucks. Local government ferries start from alleppey (7.30 a.m) & end at a point (cant recall name).Its 2.30 - 3hrs ride. From that point take a Taxi/Auto/Bus & go to Kumarakom (15-20 Km i guess).Hire a boat in kumarakom at 250-400 bucks for take a 2 hr ride which includes a stop over at an Island & a restaurant right on the edge of the lake for lunch (on request) & then continue the Boat ride.

I have done this in aug 2008

Rgds
Giri

Oct 27th, 2009, 00:03	#1
ryan712 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1	Alleppey to Kumarakom I want to do a houseboat tour out of Alleppey in December. After the 1 day tour I will be heading to Thekkady/Periyar. It seems that the logical thing to do would be to end my cruise in Kumarakom - thus shortening the trip to Thekkady/Periyar. However, I was told by one operator that "We always recommend Alleppey to Alleppey cruise. It is more enjoyable, will cover more places and villages, more value. Alleppey to Kumarakom cruise is not as enjoyable as Alleppey to Alleppey cruise." Is there any truth to that? They are also asking me to pay an extra Rs.500 to be dropped off in Kumarakom. Would I be better off just ending in Alleppey and then taking a ferry across? Thanks

Oct 27th, 2009, 00:14	#2
Matthew Morris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 143	500rs is about 8 euros...I would just pay it. __________________ I have the wisdom of Buddha combined with the body of Peter Andre - oh...no..it's the other way round..

Oct 27th, 2009, 00:30	#3
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,956	The ferry is a nice way to go ,or as above pay the 500 irs personal choice ,back to alleppey and get the ferry ,,the ball is now firmly back in your court __________________ eyes ,eyes that have seen all , come back to the white chrysanthemum (Basho)

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Oct 27th, 2009, 00:39	#4
Bakra Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore India Posts: 6	Is this is just a day cruise to see villages & rice fields? If yes then you can do this at less than 20 bucks. Local government ferries start from alleppey (7.30 a.m) & end at a point (cant recall name).Its 2.30 - 3hrs ride. From that point take a Taxi/Auto/Bus & go to Kumarakom (15-20 Km i guess).Hire a boat in kumarakom at 250-400 bucks for take a 2 hr ride which includes a stop over at an Island & a restaurant right on the edge of the lake for lunch (on request) & then continue the Boat ride. I have done this in aug 2008 Rgds Giri

Oct 27th, 2009, 00:54	#5
Bakra Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore India Posts: 6	Is this is just a day cruise to see villages & rice fields? If yes then you can do this at less than 20 bucks. Local government ferries start from alleppey (7.30 a.m) & end at a point (cant recall name).Its 2.30 - 3hrs ride. From that point take a Taxi/Auto/Bus & go to Kumarakom (15-20 Km i guess).Hire a boat in kumarakom at 250-400 bucks for take a 2 hr ride which includes a stop over at an Island & a restaurant right on the edge of the lake for lunch (on request) & then continue the Boat ride. I have done this in aug 2008 Rgds Giri