Alleppey Venice of
the east
Referred to as
the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey (now Alappuzha) is what you call, a true
paradise. Adorned with a picture perfect landscape, sparkling rivers, lush
greenery, and beautiful freshwater lakes, Alleppey is home to immense natural
beauty.
A popular
backwater destination, Alleppey in Kerala is visited by thousands of travelers
every year. It is a destination for every kind of traveler, be it a nature
lover, wildlife enthusiast, photo bug or a wanderer. Alleppey is immensely
popular for its scenic beauty and tranquility, which is why, tourists from all
across the country and the world visit this place. It is the perfect
destination for those wish to spend some time away from their long and hectic
schedules.
For a long and
peaceful holiday, what could be better than cruising along those palm-fringed
waterways of Alleppey? The experience of passing through those paddy fields,
coconut groves, Chinese fishing nets, villages, and temples is truly
enchanting. The cool wind keeps caressing your face that further adds to the
charm.
You glide
through the serene backwaters of Alleppey in a beautiful ‘’Kettuvallam’’
(houseboat) and enjoy the sight of the unexplored regions of Kerala. The entire
backwater cruising experience is something you can’t forget that easily.
While the clear
blue skies cover you with a fresh and soothing layer, flocks of ducks swim
around the banks and beautiful birds add chirpiness to the experience.
one night
cruise makes you enjoy a magical night under the starry sky. As you pass
through, you get to see men and women fishing, coconut trees swaying with the
wind, water birds passing by the canals.
Things
to do
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| Stay at houseboat |
Backwaters and houseboat are like soul sisters. One cannot
miss the beauty of staying in the giant, which is an experience in itself.
Staying on the backwaters of Alleppey will make your vacation complete. The
beautifully crafted houseboats come in ranges and you will get many things
to do on these houseboats. You can stay, cook, enjoy your evening
in the balcony of the boat and enjoy an unimaginable time. This has got to be
in your Alleppey check list for sure!
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Go for a night walk and campfire in Alleppey
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Night walk on the roads of Alleppey is just mind blowing. The
peace and the sound of backwaters will make your night mesmerizing. You can go
on a night walk with friends and family and have tremendous fun. You can even
have chit chat at the peaceful place and have campfire to enjoy the night.
Alleppey is considered as one of the most amazing places to visit in
Kerala without which your trip to South India is just incomplete.
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| Ayurvedic massage and Spa in Alleppey |
Ayurvedic massage is apt for tired urban people and souls.
Ayurveda in Alleppey requires no introduction as well as the resorts that
offers spa. There are many resorts, which promise Ayurvedic therapies for rare
and chronic illnesses. Massages and spas will help in rejuvenating your life
and skin overall they also guarantee you the ultimate rejuvenation and
relaxation, which is intermediate divine. The spa massage starts from 1000
rupees onwards and go up to 5000 rupees and more. You can pamper yourself with
quality spa and Ayurvedic massage in Alleppey that uses their aromatic
essential oils made in Kerala itself.
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Delight your senses with the wonderful food in Alleppey
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View gorgeous sunset from Kakkathurthu
Kakkathuruthu
was veiled so far from most people on the globe for a long time now. This
magnificent beauty is now a new travel goal for all the globe trotters.
It
has being listed as one of the most stunning destinations across the world by
National Geographic Magazine. NatGeo’s ‘Around the World in 24 Hours’ is an
extremely prestigious photographic world tour.According
to this magazine, 6:30 pm in Kakkathuruthu is the time when this place looks
extraordinarily astonishing and breathtakingly phenomenal.
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| Grab your DSLR and go bird watching or go for Adventure |
This
activity is best for bird lovers or photography enthusiasts. You simply need to
grab your DSLR and go for bird watching in the backwaters of alleppey, which is
a house to the most exquisite and rarest migratory birds in India. White
Throated Kingfishers and Stork Billed, Black Drongo, White Breasted Waterhen,
Jungle Myna and Asian Palm Swift would be apt and are ready to give pose for
the camera, anytime. You can also go for Canoe in the beautiful backwaters
along with the photography passion you can also explore your adventurous side.
There are many bird watching and Canoe tours, which can be combined with
adventurous sports packages as well.
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| Experience village life in Kuttanad |
This place is just wow for nature lovers and people who love
photography. You can stay and capture the village life of South India in
Kuttanad. This place is all about waterways, duck farming, spice cultivation,
fishing, coconut lines and paddy fields. It’s popularly known as rice bowl of
the country. It’s the lowest point in the country and for your surprise you’ll
be able to explore farming 4-10 feet below sea level. This place is declared as
globally significant agricultural heritage system, rural and rustic life will
take you into different world altogether from the dimensions of contemporary
developing India. You can experience and enjoy beautiful canals and waterways,
coconut farmlasnds and heritage agricultural system. You can interact with
local people, explore and try local cuisines.
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| Go for shopping at Alleppey’s popular markets! |
This is indeed the best place for shopaholics. Don’t even
think of leaving Alleppey without shelling out some time at buying unusual
south Indian jewelries, little trinkets, artifacts and typical handicrafts of
Allappey. You will find amazing spices on the small stores in Alleppey at the
cheapest price. The maritime items are one of the most likeable items in this
region. You can purchase these items at Alappuzha Zakariya Market.
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| Stay in homestay |
It’s a best place for bag packers and people who like to
explore. Enough of hotels and resorts, it is the time to stay in a homestay.
When you are in Alleppey, its better you try spending nights in homestay in
Kerala. These homestays comes first when you want to stay in a personalized
room and cherish the splendid, serene and quaint vacation. These homestays are
acquainted with some of the best amenities. You can experience one of the best
times of your life..
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| Alleppey Boat Cruise |
Alleppey Boat Cruise is one of the
most wanted activities when it comes to Kerala. Travelers should try this
incredible relaxing activity, which offers you with the best sights of back
waters. An ideal weekend getaway for all type of travelers will surely delight
in this tranquil place with one of the supreme Kerala experience.
Take pleasure in the charming beauty
of Kerala, with perfect background sustaining apparent blue sky and coconut
trees. Stunning blend of greenery and blue water will make your dreamy vacation
a perfect vacation. Sail through narrow canals, which assure you with rewards
of natural exquisiteness by indulging in this exhilarating Alleppey boat cruise.
While enjoying the cruise you can
also witnesses the several daily portions of life of the local people. Take
pleasure in the picturesque views of the coconut lagoons, scenic landscapes and
paddy fields accompanying you all through your cruise. Mesmerize in this
pleasurable Alleppey boat cruise with your friend and family.
Getting there
By Air
The
Cochin International Airport, located at a distance of 75 kiolmetres is the
nearest airport to Allepey. The airport is well connected to major cities in
India as well as abroad. From the Cochin International Airport, one can book a
taxi or a cab to get to Alleppey.
By Bus
Kerala
State Run Transport Corporation buses connect Alleppey to most major cities in
Kerala. Luxury air-conditioned buses also operate from cities such as
Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore and Coimbatore to Alleppey.
By Train
The
Alleppey Railway Station lies within the city limits and is well connected by
rail to Cochin and Trivandrum. From the railway station, one can board a bus,
hire a taxi or get in an auto-rickshaw to reach the main city.
Road/Self Drive
Alleppey
is accessible by National Highway-47, which goes through Ambalapuzha and
Cherthala cities. Alleppey is well connected to other cities such as Kochi,
Kottayam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore and
Coimbatore by road.
Travel tips :
When visiting Alleppey,
don’t go with preconceived notions of it being just another backwaters
destination. It is much more than that; all you need to do is to explore it
extensively. Make sure to take along an Alleppey tourist map, if you can find
one with distance and directions to the most popular attractions of the place,
and you will be all set to enjoy a great trip.
Food in Alleppey: One of the best-known fact
about Alleppey is that it offers some of the best seafood in the state.
Starting from fishes of several varieties to crabs, octopuses, mussels and a
lot more, you name it, and Kerala has it. Alleppey is a great place for seafood
aficionados. However, good food in Alleppey is not limited to just seafood,
since it is a great destination for vegetarians to have their fill of delicious
food as well. Alleppey traditional food includes the staple dishes of the
state, including dosas, idlis, appams, and other rice based dishes. Toddy, a
strong local alcoholic liquor, is a must-have drink when here.
Shopping in Alleppey: Alleppey is famous for its
coir products, made from the fibers of coconut husks. Carpets are also pretty
well-known, and if you have can transport one home then make sure to buy one.
You can also shop for the freshest spices at the local markets. The spices
bought from here are comparatively of better quality than what you will find at
Kochi and would be homegrown and organic. Make sure to buy some organic coconut
oil and fish pickles also. These keep well, and you can take them home when you
return. Junk jewelry, made of bronze, are also available here. You can also get
all shopping related information of Alleppey from your houseboat or hotel
management, and they can point you in the right direction.
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