How to Reach

By Water

Boat & Ferry Services:

• State Water Transport Department (SWTD) operates ferries connecting:
  • Alappuzha to Kottayam, Kollam, Kumarakom, and Pathiramanal
• Popular Routes:
  • Alappuzha ↔ Kottayam
  • Alappuzha ↔ Kollam (8-hour scenic cruise through backwaters)

Houseboats:

• Luxury and budget houseboats are available for backwater cruising, especially around:
  • Vembanad Lake
  • Punnamada Lake
  • Kuttanad region