Backwater In Alleppey, Kerala

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Nov - Feb
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Starting from
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  • Romantic
  • Backwaters
  • Ayurvedic

About Alleppey Tourism

The “Venice of the East” awaits you with its grand canals, palm-fringed nature trails & glistening backwaters

Alleppey or Alappuzha is a city located on the Laccadive Sea in Kerala. Alleppey is one of the oldest towns in India which is built according to a proper town plan. It is famous for its backwater canals, beaches, paddy fields and lagoons. Tourism in Alleppey is largely marked by its natural attractions which attract a lot of tourists every year. Its iconic houseboats cruises make Alleppey a popular vacation destination among tourists. During the months of August and September, Alleppey tourism sees a surge in crowd because of the traditional boat races that take place. There are so many other interesting things that make Alleppey a popular travel destination in India. 

History of Alleppey

The history of Alleppey starts from the time when the place got introduced with Christianity by St. Thomas. Centuries later, the Portuguese and the Dutch forces established their dominance and strengthened the Christian religion. The beautiful town of Alleppey also played a vital role during the period of independence struggle against the British Raj. And, the community lost more than 1000 people in the struggle.

Backwaters of Alleppey

Also known as the ‘Venice of the East’, the backwaters of Alleppey are the most famous attractions, here. Visit this quaint town to have a rendezvous with natural beauty and cherish tranquility, like never before.

While sailing through the backwaters in Alleppey, here is your chance to enjoy a sojourn on a houseboat amidst the verdant environs replete with picturesque backdrops. What’s more? A sojourn on a houseboat will also offer you a chance to savour some delicious cuisines while strolling through mystical surroundings in a dreamy night. Besides that, one can also take a delight in rejuvenating ayurvedic massages and wake up to mesmerising sunrise sunrise views. The backwaters of Alleppey is a treasure trove for nature lovers.

Best Places to Visit in Alleppey

With many distinctions to its name, the town of Alleppey also encompasses numerous attractions that make a tour to this place even more memorable.

Commence your voyage with a visit to the Kuttanad backwaters, which is considered as the backwaters paradise of India. Enjoy cruising here, and head to seek some blessings at St. Mary’s Forane Church. A visit to museum and palace of Krishnapuram is also a must one for the magnificence of its architecture. While, a sojourn at Alleppey Beach is essential for some fun on the trip. Besides that, you may also visit to Marari Beach, Pathiramanal, Pandavan Rock, Vembanad Lake, and more.

Things to Do in Alleppey

From Alappuzha India points of interest to the famed Alappuzha beach park, Alleppey bares to you the soul of rural Kerala. Floating past the villages that are so full of life and enjoying watching how the locals use the canals and the backwaters as their roads and highways is a highly amusing experience. When here, a stay in an Alleppey houseboat is a must.

When talking about tourism in Alleppey, you can expect an amalgamation of the serene backwaters, calm lagoons, virgin beaches and well-preserved ancient caves. Although the highlight of your Alleppey itinerary would most likely be the stay on the houseboat, which promises to be an exquisite experience, make sure to enjoy all the other aspects of being here. Go ahead to explore the countryside fringed with palm-fringed nature trails, sun-kissed beaches, heritage sites, temples and so much more. You can also enjoy an hour or two of cruising in the backwaters if you are not interested in spending an entire night here.

What’s more? Apart from sailing across the intricate canals that divide the little villages, you could go fishing, canoeing, sightseeing or you could relax under the maneuvers of an experienced Ayurvedic masseuse. Make sure to experience at least one Ayurvedic massage, preferably towards the end of the journey so that you feel rested and relaxed when you reach home.

Famous Food in Alleppey

Remember that travel and tourism in Alleppey also offers you a chance to discover some of the most delectable and the freshest of seafood available in the state. Choose from an array of fishes and crustaceans to dine on, prepared in the way that you want. Freshness is guaranteed since they mostly catch and cook whatever the fishermen have caught that day.

People Of Alleppey

The people of Alleppey or Alappuzha are welcoming and friendly in their approach. They are warm-hearted and hospitable to the tourists. Their simplicity is also reflected in the culture of Alleppey. Local people dress in their traditional attire which include mundu or dhoti for men and regular salwar kameez for women. Hinduism in widely practiced by the locals of Alleppey. Therefore, you will also find several temples scattered around the city. Other religions followed in Alleppey are christianity and islam. Tourism in Alleppey is also influenced by churches, temples and other religious places built here. 

After reading through this Alleppey trip guide, you might be swayed to extend your stay here. Make good use of the time spent here, and explore Alleppey to your heart’s content to take back home some of the best memories that Kerala can ever offer to you.

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Famous Backwaters In Alleppey

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Famous Backwaters In Alleppey

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How To Reach Alleppey

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There is no airport in Alleppey, and the nearest one is the Cochin International Airport, which is 75 km away from Alleppey. The airport is well co

nnected to major cities across India as well as the world, offering flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok and many more destinations. From right outside the airport, you can hire taxis or get on a bus to reach the backwaters. 

If you are planning to reach Alleppey by train, then the Alleppey Railway Station is your best option.

The railway station is located in the heart of the city and offers connections to various cities across the country such as Trivandrum, Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi, and Cochin. Buses, taxis, and auto rickshaws are readily available outside the railway station to take you to the backwaters.

Make sure to use the prepaid booth for taxis if you want to enjoy a hassle free journey. Some hotels also offer pickup and drop services, so talk to your tour operator or hotel management first and then plan accordingly.<readmore> The major trains that connect the city to various places across the country include Sabari Express, Nizamuddin Express, Tirunelveli HAPA Express, and Kerala Sampark Kranti Express.

The roads to Alleppey, especially from Kochi and Kumarakom, are well maintained and well connected to

other cities of the state. If you have hired a taxi or are planning to drive to Alleppey by yourself, it is a good idea. The road is mostly well-built and offers scenic views. You can stop on the way to Alleppey for snacks and meals, and for some much-needed break from driving.

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Er's 7 days trip to Alleppey

We had a great experience of this trip. Hotel of Alleppey tourism development is awesome have great view ( mountain view , see view and swimming pool), clean and safe. Room service is good and food is also good of hotel Tea village and marrari village resort . hotel periyar meadows was not too good and food is of very poor quality. over all this trip worth buying. Marrari village resort Alleppey and Tea village munnar was best and memorable

Er Bhoopesh Kerala

Anbu's 3 days trip to Alleppey

Arrangement is very good as promised. In hotel and boathouse service is good. But complimentary food in both resort and boathouse is very simple and normal food. Not even kerala spl food. That is like idly dosa, rice Dhal. If it would be kerala food or any spl food that would be great. Candle light dinner complimentary promised was not happened. Overall experience is good Jeep Safari and house boat memories

Anbu Mallika Chennai

Darshan's 7 days trip to Alleppey

Please give suggestion to client regarding the food of the Kerala , so client prepared for this, so client not facing any type of issue regarding the food, especially from gujrat client who is vegetarian

Darshan Bhimani Gujrat

Sajeevan's 8 days trip to Alleppey

Robin from Comfort was good at scheduling our trip and the best part was he was available at any time. Great person. The trip on the whole was great with all resorts chosen to our taste except one at Thekkady. The rooms were too small. We enjoyed the trip thoroughly. The guide cum driver Anil was exceptionally good. He knew the places and routes so well. We found new places like Malarikal Lilly lakes which was wonderful experience. Malarikal Lilly lakes and some water falls at Munnar was mesmerising. Athirapally was awesome falls.

Sajeevan Vasudevan Tvm

Harish's 4 days trip to Alleppey

Hotel in Munnar was excellent but houseboat was worst. We requested for clean boat and infect we were getting better but we opted for the travel agent on trust. Driver attitude not at all friendly and big communication gap due to which we were neither able to get him. He did whatever we asked but not more than that… we were not aware of the things and he can better guide us. Apart from that things were good. Travel agent and Hotel people supported well for Birthday celebration of my kid. Birthday celebration and extra activity at Rivulet Resort. Staff of the hotel was very cooperative and they give happy memories

Harish Kapri New delhi

Nisha's 4 days trip to Alleppey

Overall experience is good. Disappointed for Thekkady hotel. Otherwise everything is good. I am impressed with the cab service such a nice driver person Mr Asif. He knows everything in Kerala he guides us very nice. He also clicks such a nice picture of us. And our travel booking person Mr Robin also done their job very nicely. Beautiful nature. Nature of Kerala is so good it calm your mind and body.

Nisha Ideaz New delhi

Spawansharma's 5 days trip to Alleppey

It was wonderful experience with traveltriangle the package i booked from 7c destination i was very happy with the services which they provided to me I truly recommend to take package for your upcoming trip from 7C destinations traveltriangle

Spawansharma New delhi

Awadhesh's 6 days trip to Alleppey

We had a good time except House Boat. Munnar Tea Village is very good their service was OK but Rooms and location is very nice same is with Varkala Elixir Resort is amazing and service is to next level. Only Not a good exp is house boat I forgot the vendor boat is not maintained and people are not interested in taking places.. just time pass. Food is also not good.

Awadhesh Dammani Pune

Sriharib's 7 days trip to Alleppey

most of the tour arranged was good except Dehsadhan hotel in Alleppy and Bolgatty KTDC resort hotel in Kochi. These two hotels were very disappointing driver support and other hotels was good experience

Sriharib Hyderabad

Deekshaagarwal's 6 days trip to Alleppey

Munnar hotel service and room are not good, behaviour of driver is very friendly, cooperative and good Enjoyed a lot especially in allepapy and munnar

Deekshaagarwal Ayodhya

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