District: Alleppey
Highlights:
Alappuzha, also known by the name Alleppey, and is popularly known as the Venice of the east. Alappuzha backwaters offers a delightful experience to tourists. Alappuzha has a unique feature of the water being in level with the land. This distinguished feature allows tourists to gaze amazingly at onshore country life while taking an exotic boat ride on the backwaters. Alappuzha is known for underwater marine life, houseboat cruises and home to exotic birds& beautiful flowers. 
Boat races: The Nehru Boat race at the backwaters offers a spectacular view to tourist. It is held on the second Saturday of every August. The attractive& cheerful atmosphere gives an added look to Alleppey. Snake boat races are held every year around the time of Onam. Gallant boats known as Chundanvalloms compete for the Nehru trophy.
Water Sports: Tourists can participate in numerous beach activities offered on the beautiful Alappuzha beach. The water sports include surfing, para-sailing, swimming in the clear blue sea, playing a game of beach volleyball.
Near by tourist spot are:
Kuttanad known as the rice bowl of Kerala is at the heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside with its glowing Waterways, Coconut trees and Banana trees
Krishnapuram Palace - The 18th century Krishnapuram Palace built during the reign of the Travancore monarch, Marthanda Varma exemplifies typical traits of Kerala architecture-gabled roofs, dormer windows, narrow corridors.
Ambalappuzha (Pilgrim Center) - The Sri Krishna Temple at Ambalapuzha, 14 kms from Alleppey boasts of typical temple architecture of Kerala.
Pathiramanal - This liitle islet in the Backwaters, 14 kilometers from Alappuzha is favorite haunt of rare migratory birds from across the world.
Access:
- Airport: Kochi International Airport, 75 Km
- Railway station: Alleppey Station, 10 Km
- Road: Well connected road
Stay:
- Kovilakam Resort
- Punnamada Backwater resort
- The Marari Beach resort
- Coir Village resort
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