Alleppey Tourist Places
Places to visit in Alleppey: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake, Mannarasala Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, St. Andrew's Forane Church, Pathiramanal, Pandavan Rock, Edathua Church, etc.
There is a
diversity among the many places to visit
in Alleppey, from the rewarding sight of the sea to the wriggling inlets of
backwaters and jungle streams- No wonder Alleppey was called the “Venice of the
east” by Lord Curzon. The concept of houseboats which is locally called
Kettuvallam in Malayalam is a primitive practice in Kerala.
Located around 53
kilometers from Cochin, the town is celebrated for its backwaters which connect
Cochin and Kumarakom to the North. Besides backwaters and the sea, Alleppey is
also famous for its ageless temples, serpentine canals draining into the ocean,
colorful lagoons, rice paddies, and a 150-year old lighthouse. While you are soaking up the laid-back
coastal bliss, do try to visit the famous Andhakaranazhi Beach- the beauty gets
amplified during sunset hours.
The floating ground to the crowd-pulling
houseboats is none other than the longest lake in India- Vembanad lake. The
tour of Vembanad lake is mostly coupled with Pallippuram island which is a
picturesque petite land in the middle of the lake. Alleppey is just more than
backwaters and the beaches, it has a history that is worth learning about. A
trip to Alleppey, A coastal paradise is total bliss.