Alappuzha

Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

Visit Time: The best time to visit Alleppey is between October and February when the temperature is around 33°C, making it a perfect time to explore the city.

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Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city’s Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake’s snake boat races are a well-known annual event. (According to wiki)

Fondly called the ‘Venetian Capital of Kerala’ or the ‘Venetian Capital of Kerala, this picturesque city is known for its enchanting backwaters, scenic beauty, azure lagoons, evergreen coconut groves, intricate network of canals, and other natural bounties. Whether you are a nature lover, searching for romantic destinations, planning for a family, or a solo trip, Alleppey in Kerala can be your next destination!

Places By City

Nadodi Kayaking in Alleppey

Alappuzha

4.9

Alappuzha Light House

Alappuzha

4.4

Kidangamparambu Sree Bhuvaneswari Temple

Alappuzha

4.5

Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Cathedral

Alappuzha

4.6

Krishnapuram Palace

Alappuzha

4.3

Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort

Alappuzha

4.5

St. Andrew’s Basilica Church Arthunkal

Alappuzha

4.7

Kakkathuruthu Island

Alappuzha

4.4

Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum

Alappuzha

4.2

INTERNATIONAL COIR MUSEUM

Alappuzha

4.3

Pathiramnal

Alappuzha

4.1

Vembanad

Alappuzha

4.5

Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Alappuzha

4.7

Marari Beach

Alappuzha

4.4

Beautiful landscape with palm tree, white sand and sun loungers on the background of sea and blue sky.

Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha

4.5

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How to reach

By Road: Alappuzha is well-connected to major cities in India by road. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a lot of buses to Alappuzha (Alleppey) from Chennai and Bangalore. There are many private bus operators like Kallada Travels, Atlas Travels, Kerala Lines, Golden Pearl, SRM Transports, etc. that connect Alleppey to major cities like Hyderabad, Mangalore, Chennai, Bangalore, etc.

By Train: Alappuzha (Alleppey) has a railway station of its own. The Alleppey Railway Station can be easily reached from nearly all the major cities in India. Indian Railways have a lot of trains connecting Alleppey to various cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, etc. After reaching the railway station, you can easily hire a taxi or cab to reach your final destinations.

By Air: Alappuzha has no airport of its own. So, there are no direct flights to Alappuzha. But the neighboring city of Cochin is only 2 hours away by road. “Cochin International Airport” is well-connected to many cities in India like Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, etc. The major airline operators on these routes are Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Indigo, and Air India. This airport is easily accessible from many international cities like Dubai, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, etc. Jet Airways, SpiceJet, and Indigo airlines also run international routes to Cochin. After reaching the airport, you can easily hire a taxi or cab to reach the main town of Alappuzha.