When is the best time for me to book my trip to Alleppey by houseboat? The simple answer is, you can go whenever you can have a good time on the water without having to struggle against the weather. January to March is the period that gives you the most guarantees as the weather is nice. The conditions are generally clear and quite, thus making the cruise nice and enjoyable. Since this is high season, be ready for slightly increased prices and fast filling up of the spots.
The summer months bring much hotter weather and the sun is quite strong during the day. Nevertheless, the mornings and the evening still have the very nice temperatures for cruising. The upside to sailing in summer is that one can get the best prices and less people are around.
Monsoon time can be a very captivating time of different experiences for the visitors. There are heavy downpours, fog, and spectacularly green vegetation. A few are fond of this season because of the very dramatic backwaters that seem so active. Others view the constant rain as a barrier to sailing. Everyone has their own preferred option.
If you want to have something unique during your stay in Alleppey, August is the time of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. This period literally makes the backwaters a huge carnival. As this is a major event, plan on not being able to find a hotel room.
One tip is, if you take a trip at dawn you will always find it to be more tranquil and quiet than at any other time of the year. The water is calm, the air is fresh and you will be able to witness the villagers’ lives slowly awakening around you.