Alleppey

A sheer blessing of Mother Nature for the human kind, Alappuzha, still fondly called as Alleppey, is the perfect hub to unleash your senses. Famed as “Venice of the East”, Alleppey is renowned for its backwaters and houseboats. This place is a beautiful blend of different canals, beaches, paddy fields, temples, churches and different lagoons. The mesmerizing destination has such magnificent beauty that you wouldn’t want to leave once you are here.

Tourist Attractions Beach enthusiasts head toward the Alleppey Beach. Lucky souls can even spot dolphins from the shore. Marari Beach is another popular one among the suckers of sun, sea and sand.

Do not forget to explore the backwaters of Alleppey. Kerala backwater canals charm travellers with snake boat races and houseboat cruises which let you get intimate with nature.

Kettuvalloms or Houseboats (Riceboats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns.

Alleppey also houses some spectacular pilgrim spots including the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple and Sree Subramanya Swami Temple.

People and Culture A multicultural town with jovial people, Alleppey has a unique culture. The people of Alleppey are quite close to nature and are fond of living a simple and peaceful life.

Clothing - For men, the traditional outfit is white Mundu and Neriathu, which is a plain white dhoti that is embroidered with golden silk lining. For women, the traditional attire is a cream-colored sari with a golden border.

Fairs and Festivals The major event of Alleppey is the boat festival held every year. Nehru Trophy Boat Race is one of the most important boat races in Kerala. It is an annual event conducted on the second Saturday of August every year, in the afternoon.

The Champakulam Moolam boat race has a tradition of centuries.

How to Reach Alleppey By Air: The Cochin International Airport, located around 78 km away, is the closest airport to Alleppey.

By Rail: The Alleppey Railway Station is situated around 4 km away from the city centre.

By Road: The National Highway 66 links Alleppey with all major cities.