Beautiful Alleppey – the Venice of the East

Alleppey, the ultimate tourist destination should be called the ‘Backwater Paradise in God’s Own Country! It is a very beautiful city in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Located around 62km from the dazzling city of Cochin and around 155km from Trivandrum. Alleppey is also known for its backwaters, beaches, and canals. There is a famous beach in the heart of Alleppey which goes by the name of Alappuzha Beach which owns a famous port destination in Kerala. Alleppey also has a lot of tourist places where you can go and explore.

Elegant Places to Visit in Alleppey

Alappuzha Beach

Alleppey beach, one of the best places and a tourist attraction in Kerala. The Alleppey Beach is best known for the precise sunset that the tourists watch with awe. The beach is all about shining sand, beautiful waves, clear water, and an enchanting sunset. The beach has a romantic location and feels which is known as the ‘Venice of the East. A visit to this beach will make you quite ecstatic and enjoyable.

Marari Beach

Marari Beach is about 11km from the heart of Alleppey. Marari Beach is a perfect place for holidaying with family or friends. While on a visit to this famous beach, visitors can enjoy and rejuvenate themselves with Ayurvedic massages and therapies. This place is rated as one of the World’s Top five Hammock Beaches by the National Geographic Survey. Marari Beach is a must-visit destination for you.

Kuttanad Backwaters

Kerala is truly God’s own country. One of the awesome places to visit in Alleppey is Kuttanad Backwaters. Kuttanad is deluge with multiple destinations where visitors can enjoy the silent backwaters and delight in their magical charm. It is also known as the ‘Rice bowl of Kerala’ serves as an ideal backwater destination in Kerala. August to March is the best time to visit the Kuttanad backwaters.

HouseBoats

Allapuzha is remarkable for its serene backwaters and its exceptionally scenic setting. A houseboat experience is the best of both worlds as you enjoy the luxury style treatment of comfortable interiors and delicious food to make your experience memorable and beneficial. Angel Queen Houseboats is a great choice and one-stop destination for quality hotel accommodations in Alleppey.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

The Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, also known as Vallam Kali, is an annual competition held on the second Saturday of every August, during the Onam festival. 100-120 feet long canoe-like boats make sinuous movements through the water, thereby popularising the name. Other events are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam.

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake is Kerala’s longest lake located in the district of Alleppey in the South-Indian state of Kerala. It is a long lake, which covers many districts of Kerala and goes by different names in each district like Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi. This is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Alappuzha that you absolutely cannot miss.

Punnapra Beach

Punnapra Beach is a famous picturesque golden beach in Alleppey. It is a serene getaway for its golden stretch of sand and pristine waters. The Beach is surrounded by groves of beautiful palm trees that sway in the wind and offering stunning views of the natural beauty around. Ayurvedic massages of Kerala are quite famous here, on the beach to rejuvenate body and mind.