Places to Visit in Alleppey
Alleppey (Alappuzha) is Kerala’s backwater and houseboat capital, marketed as the “Venice of the East” — the gateway to the Kuttanad backwaters, palm-fringed beaches and Vembanad Lake.
Where to go in Alappuzha
Houseboat baseAlappuzha town
Canals, beach, lighthouse and main houseboat departure point.
Backwater village baseKuttanad
Low-lying paddy and canal region for slow village travel.
Beach baseMararikulam
Quiet beach belt north of Alappuzha town.
Temple baseAmbalappuzha
Historic Krishna temple town south of Alappuzha.
Temple baseHaripad and Mannarasala
Serpent shrine and temple circuit in south Alappuzha.
Coastal taluk-town baseCherthala
Taluk town on NH-66 between Alappuzha and Kochi — the Karthyayani temple at its centre, the Cherthala Pooram and its padayanis, and the lagoon-and-coast country north of Alappuzha.
Pampa-side temple baseChengannur
Rail and pilgrim town on the Pampa in eastern Alappuzha, carrying two crowds. It starts the Pancha Pandava circuit of five Divya Desams, and it is the railhead most Sabarimala pilgrims arrive at.
Onattukara temple townMavelikkara
Market and temple town on the Achankovil in eastern Alappuzha — Kandiyoor’s 823 AD epigraph, the Buddha at Buddha Junction, and the Onattukara country of Chettikulangara’s kettukazhcha.
Where Alleppey sits in Alappuzha district
Alappuzha district is known for: The Alleppey backwaters, houseboats and the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
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Lighthouse in Alappuzha Town, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Alleppey’s backwaters connect lakes, rivers and village canals around Alappuzha. A houseboat offers a room and an agreed cruise, while smaller boats can explore narrower waterways. Choose the boat format, boarding jetty and route before comparing prices; meals and overnight accommodation depend on the booking.
Old Pazhaveedu Bhagavathi temple south of Mullakkal, useful as a local worship and festival stop on the Alappuzha-Changanassery road.
Museum in Alappuzha Town, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Museum in Alappuzha Town, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Temple in Alappuzha Town, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Beach in Alappuzha Town, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
Vembanad is a backwater lake across several Kerala districts. Choose the actual boarding point and an agreed boat route when planning an outing; a lake map pin does not identify a departure jetty.
Church on Alappuzha - Arthunkal - Chellanam - Thoppumpady Road in Alleppey.
BayRoute Bistro is at Pitchu Iyer Junction on Cullen Road in Alappuzha. Its operator advertises local, Pan-Indian and international dishes. Use this town address when planning a meal around the beach, railway arrival or a separately arranged backwater departure.
Alappuzha cafe/restaurant listing for desserts, juices and casual meals near the town side.
Lake Canopy is at Komalapuram on Aspinwall Road, North Aaryad, Alappuzha. Its operator publishes Royal Creek Pool Villa, Creek Jacuzzi, Lagoon Deluxe and Aqua Premium choices. Choose the exact category before enquiring; a Jacuzzi room is not the same booking as a private-pool villa.
Lakeside resort with heritage-style villas on the banks of Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha. It sits in the Nehru Trophy ward of Punnamada, on the Vembanad backwater fringe.
Backwater resort with pagoda-style cottages and an indoor pool at Chungam, Mullackal, Alappuzha town.
Lakefront backwater resort run by EGH Resorts, with lake-view rooms and cottages near North Aryad, Alappuzha. The property faces Vembanad Lake on the northern edge of the district.
Choola is Punnamada Resort’s waterfront restaurant in Alappuzha. Its published choices include karimeen pollichathu, appam with stew and prawn dishes. Request the current menu and confirm visitor access and the meal session when reserving.
Arcadia Regency advertises a multi-cuisine restaurant at its hotel near Iron Bridge in Alappuzha. The amenities page describes dishes from different cuisines and identifies a separate coffee shop for short meals, pastries and drinks. Choose the dining venue you want before making an enquiry.
Lakeside restaurant at Palmgrove Lake Resort serving Indian and Chinese dishes. It sits on the Punnamada backwaters in the Nehru Trophy ward, Alappuzha.
In-house multi-cuisine restaurant at Pagoda Resort in central Alappuzha town. It is located on Chungam Road, Mullakkal, near the town centre.
All-day multi-cuisine restaurant at Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey, facing Punnamada Lake, serving local Alleppey and international dishes.
Alleppey Kayaking Club publishes sunrise, sunset and day-out kayaking choices from its Punnamada base in Alappuzha. Choose a session before asking for a quote; confirm the launch point, paddling time, route and whether meals or transfers are included.
Alleppey Village Canoeing publishes separate full-day, sunrise and sunset canoe cruises, an overnight village-house option and a group shikara package. These are different bookings: a meal, walk, overnight stay or shikara ride should not be assumed to accompany every canoe session.
Nadodi Kayaking publishes a three-hour Long Island Circle and a shorter two-hour Chill Route, with sunrise and sunset choices in the Alleppey backwaters. Select a route and session before requesting a quote; these published choices do not establish a full-day village tour.
Alleppey houseboat operator offering Deluxe, Premium and Luxury boats, with reservations through its Avalookunnu office.
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Alleppey travel FAQs
How do I reach Alleppey?
The nearest airport to Alleppey is Cochin (COK), ~86 km. The rail gateway is Alappuzha (coastal line).
What is the best time to visit Alleppey?
October to March is the driest and most comfortable season to visit Alleppey and the rest of Kerala. The June–September monsoon is lush and green but wet, and often brings lower low-season prices.