Alleppey also was known as Alappuzha is a city in Kerala which is a popular tourist destination famous for its backwaters. The Alleppey backwaters are one of the top tourist attractions in Kerala. You can book a houseboat cruise on the backwaters to make this trip a memorable one. Alleppey is the access point of the annual boat race held every second Saturday of the August month every year. There are many more attractions and to explore the place, visit here.here are Things To Do In Alleppey.
Things To Do In Alleppey
How To Reach Alleppey
- By Air: Alleppey does not have an airport but the nearest airport is Kochi International airport which receives flights from various domestic regions on daily basis and few international flights too. From here you can hire a taxi as the destination is 90 km away from the airport.
- By Rail: Alleppey is well connected by railway network to various major cities including Kochi, New Delhi, Bangalore, Howrah, Kolkata, and Bokaro.
- By Bus: This place is well connected by road to various south Indian cities. Various buses operate from Trivandrum, Kochi, Chennai, Mysore, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Coimbatore. From Cochin it takes about one and a half hour to reach Alappuzha by bus.
Best Time To Visit Alleppey
The best time to travel Alleppey (Alappuzha) is in winters from October to February. It is the best time for sightseeing and after the monsoon, the place becomes more attractive due to lush green surroundings.
Activities Alleppey
If you are interested in outdoor activities and wants to make this trip a remarkable one, then you must try backwater cruise on a houseboat especially when you are with your partner. You can visit the tiger reserve if you are nature lover.
Places To Visit in Alleppey
- Alapuzzha Lighthouse
- Bekal Fort
- Krishnapuram Palace
- Alleppey Backwaters
Excursions Near Alleppey
- Marari – 16 km
- Kumarakom – 33 km
- Vaikom – 36 km
- Kottayam – 48 km
- Pala – 62 km
- Chitoor – 67 km
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