VEGA Boat service provided by the Kerala Government as an alternative to houseboats
The Kerala Government offers one of the best ways to explore Alleppey: an extraordinary boat journey through India’s longest and largest backwaters. This budget-friendly option allows you to explore all of Alleppey, unlike houseboats, which don’t cover all these places.
This is the one of the best package from Kerala Government State Water Transport Department to explore the entire villages of Alappuzha and Government staff will explain everything to you about Alappuzha history.
VEGA Boat service will cover the following places
Punnamada
Vembanad Lake
Pathiramanal Island
Kumarakam
Kuttanad
R Block
Chithira
Raani
Marthandam
C Block
Kuppuram
Backwater Tour Package Time and Price Details
The Package will cover 50 Kilometer backwater ride in 5 hours. The service will start by morning 11 AM from the Alappuza Boat Chetty and end with 4:00 PM .There are two options for the Vega Boat ticket: A/C and Non A/C. The price is ₹400 for Non A/C and ₹600 for an A/C cabin. You can also take photos in front of the boat.
If you plan to visit by public transport, you can take a bus from Alappuzha railway station. You will get the buses to Boat Chetti regularly and the fare for the bus will be 13 rupees from the Railway station.
The journey will take you through several historical and must-see backwater locations in Alappuzha, allowing you to experience the unique backwater life and witness the village life of Keralites.
Through the safari the kudumbashree women will provide lunch and it will be 100 rupees and also you can try karimeen .
Through the safari they will provide music and people can enjoy the trip with vibe passengers
