Alleppey (Alappuzha) Tourist Attractions

Alleppey, officially Alappuzha, is a town in Kerala known for its backwaters, canals and houseboats. It sits between the Arabian Sea and Vembanad Lake, about 55 km from Kochi. A night on a houseboat is the main reason most travellers come here.

Top places to visit in Alleppey

• Backwaters and houseboats - day cruises and overnight stays on traditional kettuvallam houseboats through canals and paddy fields.
• Alleppey Beach - a long beach with an old pier and lighthouse, good for an evening walk.
• Vembanad Lake - the longest lake in India, where most houseboat routes begin.
• Marari Beach - a quiet fishing-village beach about 15 km north of town.
• Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple - a well known temple famous for its sweet rice payasam offering.

Best time to visit Alleppey

September to March is the best time. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held on Punnamada Lake in August. June to August brings heavy monsoon rain.

How to reach Alleppey

Alappuzha railway station has trains from Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 80 km away. Buses and taxis run often from Kochi.

Plan your trip

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