Alleppey or Alappuzha is yet another romantic name in the history of Kerala. The green country side, pristine beaches, rivers and hills, the backwaters make it an awesome holiday destination for Alappuzha Beach. Often called as the Venice of the East, this is one of the gateways to explore Gods own country, Kerala. This is one of the best known ports along with the Malabar Coast. Alappuzha woos tourist with its age old charm. Alappuzha is well-known on the tourist trail as one of the major centers for backwater cruises. Alappuzha is one of the most beautiful districts in Fascinating Kerala. For the entertainment of visitors there is a Vijaya Beach Park and an old lighthouse. This beach is blessed with nature's green beauties like lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers. Alleppey is also famous for the Snake Boat Races held here every year around the time of the Onam festival.

Attractions Around Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Beach is not only known for its beauty but also for other major tourist attractions. Some of the major tourist attractions in Alappuzha are the backwater cruises and boat race, Vijaya Beach Park, Lighthouse, Kuttanad, Chettikulangara Bhagvathy Temple etc. You can also go for an excursion in Pathiramanal Island. Champakulam Church is one of the important places of worship. The Alappuzha district is also known for its backwaters and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is one of the few places in world, where rice farming is done below the sea level.


Adventure Activities in Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Beach is also known for its adventure activities. Some of the best water sport facilities are available on the Alappuzha beach. Swimming under the clear blue sky and surfing are very popular among tourists. Alappuzha Beach also offers to its tourists Beach volleyball, water scooter and high speed boats. These water and adventure activities on beach of Alappuzha attract thousands of foreign tourists each year. One can also enjoy having a backwater tour from Alappuzha to Kollam.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit Alappuzha is during the winter. Pleasant and humid like other places of Kerala; Alappuzha will give you a soothing ambience.

Where to Eat

Alappuzha Beach is also famous for its seafood. One of the most popular places to eat in Alappuzha is Kamala Hotel's Arun restaurant. If you want to get good food at a cheap rate then restaurant and snacks bar at DTPC jetty will cater your need. Besides this some other major important eateries are Indian coffee house, Annapoorna, Kream Korner, Aryaas, Thoppi, Karthika Hotel etc.

Beach Resorts/Hotels at Alappuzha Beach

If you need to stay near the city centre then there are some great places to stay. If you are willing to travel a little bit then you will have a wide range of choices for your lodging purpose. For traditional atmosphere you can try Sona or Keraleeyam. The Alleppey prince is close to the city centre will offer you backwater trips with other facilities. Apart from this some good places to live are:

The Marathi Beach
Punnamada Backwater Resort
Coir Village Lake Resort
Alleppey Prince

How to Reach

From Alappuzha nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, about 85 km away. Alappuzha railway station which is about 5 km from the beach is well connected to all major cities of the country with express trains. State Water Transport Department operates boat services which connect Alappuzha with other places like Kottaym (2.5 hrs), Kovalam (1.5hrs), Nedumudy (1.5 hrs) etc. If you want to travel by road then it is also not a very big issue. Alappuzha is also well connected with all the big cities by road. One can travel by bus or hire private taxies from here.