Kerala Allepey

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the state, with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east". These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabar coast. Even today it retains its charm as the centre for Coir carpet industries and prawn farming. Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, and the town of Aranmula, famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.

Alleppey is also known for its spectacular snake - boat races held on the second Saturday of August, every year. This competition - the Nehru boat race takes its name from India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who inaugurated in 1952. It is excitement all around as snake - boats , each manned by over a hundred oarsmen, cut through the waters like wind. The event is a tremendous success with tourists and the local population alike.

The boat cruise along the backwaters of Alleppey give one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc., which remains more or less unchanged over the years.

Most important places to Visit in Alleppey / Sightseeing places in Alleppey

1. Krishnapuram Palace
2. Karumadi
3. Punnapra
4. Kuttanad
5. Vijaya Beach Park
6. Sea View Park
7. ChavaraBhavan
8. AmbalappuzhaSree Krishna Temple
9. MannarasalaSreeNagaraja Temple

Which all places I can visit along with Alleppey ? Tour Itineries along with Alleppey

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations Covered: Alleppey - Quilon - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Allepey - Chambakulam - Kumarakom - Karumadi - Nedumudy - Kochi

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations Covered: Cochin – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations Covered: Cochin- Munnar- Thekkady - Kumarakom -Houseboat (Alleppey) - Cochin

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations Covered: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Madurai – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin – Chennai

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Guruvayoor (Elephant Sanctuary ) - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat Cruise - Trivandrum - Kovalam&Kanyakumari

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations Covered: Coimbatore - Ooty - Conoor - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

 Best time to visit Alleppey

Alleppey, The best time to visit the place is between September to March.

Winters (November to February) are pleasant with temperature between 17°C to 32°C.

Summers (March to Mid of May) have a dry and humid weather with maximum temperature reaches to nearly 37°C.

Monsoons (June to August mid are accompanied with heavy rains Heavy rainy days - June and July.

How to reach Alleppey ?

By Air:
The airport nearest to Alleppey is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is located 159 km south of Alleppey. All major cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected to Alleppey.

By Rail:
Alleppey is also well connected through waterways. Alleppey is linked by boat and ferry services through the scenic backwaters to Cochin, Kottayam, Kavalam, Changanassery and Chengannur.

By Road:
NH 47 goes through Alleppey connecting it with almost all the nearby places of South India