The 'Venice of the East' backwaters
Alleppey Travel Guide
Alappuzha (Alleppey) is the starting point for Kerala's iconic houseboat cruises through a network of lagoons, canals and paddy fields below sea level.
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Top attractions
- Houseboat (kettuvallam) backwater cruise
- Alleppey Beach and pier
- Vembanad Lake
- Krishnapuram Palace
- Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race (August)
Best time to visit
November to February.