Alleppey – Backwaters View

Alappuzha is a Land Mark between the broad Arabian sea and a network of rivers flowing into it. Alappuzha is the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Alappuzha backwaters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. Gifted with immense natural beauty, Alappuzha’s backwaters have been the mainstay of Kerala’s tourism. Alappuzha port used to be one of the busiest trade centers and traded with the Persian Gulf regions and even Europe. In early 20th Century, the then British Viceroy Lord Curzon, while visiting Alappuzha, was fascinated by its scenic beauty and declared it as the Venice of the East. Alappuzha is a bewildering labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of beautiful lakes, rivers, lagoons, canals, and innumerable rivulets. One of the distinct features of Alappuzha backwaters is its beautiful Kuttanad region, known for its innumerable waterways and lush green surroundings of paddy fields. Enjoy a memorable houseboat ride on enchanting backwaters of Alappuzha to explore its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and the fascinating Kerala countryside. Traveling on a luxurious houseboat on the serene backwaters of Alappuzha would truly be a wonderful experience, which you will remember all your life.

Places to visit in Alleppey:

Kuttanad Backwaters.
Alleppey Beach.
Karumadi.
Marari Beach.
Pandavan Rock.
Alleppey Lighthouse.
Krishnapuram Palace.
Pathiramanal Island.
Fishing village.
Vembanad Lake.
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple.
St. Mary’s Forane Church.
Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple.
Karumadi.
Kainakari.