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.
Houseboat cruises on Vembanad Lake are the main attraction, allowing visitors to see the "Venice of the East" from the water.
A small, picturesque island on Lake Vembanad accessible by boat, ideal for bird watching (over 50 migratory species).
A quiet, clean beach known for its golden sands and palm trees, perfect for relaxing away from crowds.
Known for its ancient 150-year-old lighthouse and a 137-year-old pier extending into the sea.
Known as the "Rice Bowl of Kerala," this area offers views of vast green paddy fields, often located below sea level.
A 18th-century palace built by a Travancore King, famous for its Kerala-style architecture and the largest mural painting in the state
A historic temple known for its traditional architecture and the famous Palpayasam (sweet pudding) offering.
If visiting in August, witness the famous, high-energy snake boat races on Punnamada Lake.
Champakulam Church or the Basilica of St. Mary's is thought to be one of seven churches thought to be established by Saint Thomas when he came to Kerala in AD 427 to evangelise, and one of the oldest churches in India.
Champakulam Church or the Basilica of St. Mary's is thought to be one of seven churches thought to be established by Saint Thomas when he came to Kerala in AD 427 to evangelise, and one of the oldest churches in India.
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is an ancient pilgrimage centre situated in south-west Kerala. Among the many places of serpent worship around the world, Mannarasala is revered for its serenity, spiritual power, and traditions—blessed, as legend says, by Lord Parasurama, the creator of Kerala.
Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum, situated in Alappuzha, Kerala, is a tribute to the legacy of Revi Karunakaran. Established in 2006 as a memorial to him by his wife Betty Karan, the museum is known for its unique artistic pieces collected by his family over three generations from across the world.
Alappuzha Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located near the Arabian Sea in Kerala. Built in 1862, it is one of the oldest lighthouses on the southwest coast of India.