alleppey kerala

 Alleppey Kerala 


Alleppey vacations promise to offer loads of fun, beauty and adventure. If you want to take a break from the stressful daily life travel to Alleppey and make your holidays the most memorable one. Alleppey also known as Alappuzha is the city of canals and lagoons. Alleppey is the hub of backwater tourism. This huge backwaters of canals, lagoons and lakes provide the lifeline of Alleppey.

You might be surprised to know that Alleppey is the only city in Kerala without forests. But the exotic blend of serene backwaters, lush greenery and the scenic beauty made Alleppey one of the most beautiful place.

The life in Alleppey revolves around water. There are unique small man made islands in Alleppey which houses various migratory birds.

The prime attraction in Alappuzha is the backwaters and traditional houseboats. A journey through the backwaters in houseboats gives you the amazing opportunity to watch closely the greenery, scenic beauty and marine life of Alleppey. No other place offers you such a unique experience.

Boat race is the trademark of Alleppey. The snake boat race conducted in the backwaters during the harvest season is world famous. You will get amused by the large crowd coming to watch boat race from different part of the world. The speed and thrill of the boat race is really amazing.

For nature lovers Alleppey is going to be a lifetime experience. The precious aquatic life in Alleppey is charming. Beautiful little flowers, coconut trees and the green paddy fields will catch your eyes while you travel through the waterways. You will not get bored for a single second in Alappuzha.

Alappuzha Beach

The exotic Alappuzha beach is one of the major attraction. The beach is a famous picnic spot with a children’s park and boating facilities. The old lighthouse and 140 year old pier which extends into the sea is an amazing view. The pier was built by Hugh Crawford in 1862.

   Mullackal



Mullackal is a Konkani Brahmin settlement built around Alappuzha Town. It is in here the Bhagavathy Temple is located. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Bhagavathi. The Konkani Brahmin resides here are specialises in making sweets.

About a kilometer away from Mullackal is a temple to Mariamman, the twin sister of mullakkal Bhagavathy. Chirappu is the main festival of the temple and during this time there is a fair displaying vessels and many other items. One can purchase this from here.

 The Alleppey Backwaters


The most attractive feature of Alappuzha is the backwater. One can’t miss a houseboat cruise through this serene backwaters. A backwater cruise on the Punnamada lake offers you the wonderful sight of scenic islands, villages dotted with coconut groves and paddy fields, Chinese fishing nets and toddy tapper at work.

Boats can be hired from the Boat Jetty. Punnamada Kayal is the starting point for boat races in Alappuzha. The biggest snake boat race Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted here.


  Shopping in Alleppey

Shopping in Alappuzha is a pleasure. There are several shops in and around Alappuzha which will satisfy your needs. Some of the best shopping places is located in the central area of Alappuzha town called Mullackal. Alappuzha is a thriving centre of Pepper and spices.

Some of the oldest and best stationers in Kerala like PA George Company are based on Alappuzha. The streets of Mullackal are filled with vendors sailing cloves, pepper and lime.

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