Allepy(Alappuzha)

Alleppey is the heaven for the nature lovers who want to soak in the greenery and amazing beauty of backwaters.Alappuzha, famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry, is a world renowned backwater tourist destination of India.  Alappuzha backwaters and Alappuzha beach are the must-see tourist attractions in the district. Also well-known as the ‘Venice of the East‘.The never-ending panorama of lush green paddy fields, towering coconut trees, shimmering water, and long canals around Alappuzha make it a delightful destination.

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea . It is the administrative headquarters of the Alappuzha district and the 6th largest city in Kerala. Along with Kumarakom, Alappuzha is among the most famous destination of Kerala Backwaters. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience.It is a magnificent destination in Kerala with a mix of Backwaters and Beach.The backwaters in the past were used for business as a mode of transportation, fishing, and agriculture and with the passage of time emerged as a tourism hotspot.

The backwaters are so popular that they are listed among ’10 paradises on the world’ by National Geographic Traveler magazine.Among all the places which have backwaters, Alleppey and Kumarakom are the most preferred choice for backwaters experience. The beaches look their best early November through to March as well, so look out for some spectacular sunsets.
Sultry summers set in by April to the end of May with fairly high outdoor temperatures.
Monsoons arrive by the first week of June right through to the end of August. Cool temperatures with overcast skies and green all around make this a visit like none other.

Few Interesting facts:

• Cruising the Alleppey backwaters is one of the most popular ways to explore Kerala, a southern state in India.
• Another definitive feature of Alappuzha tourism is the classic dance form of Kathakali, a collaboration of dance, drama, story-telling and painting all with the make-up and animated movements.
• Alappuzha is also the hub of Coir manufacturing which is made of the coconut husk.
• Fish and rice are the staple food of the whole state. Alleppey fish curry, Crispy Banana Chips are few more.
• Boat races held in these backwaters are world renowned . Tourists from around the world come to Alleppey to view this majestic view.

Visiting Allepy was one of the most astonishing experience I have ever had ,witnessing the splendid natural beauty of the Backwaters, surrounded by coconut trees and never-ending panorama of lush green paddy fields, shimmering water, and long canals around Alappuzha make it a delightful destination. It is a must visit place for all the travellers.It also offers you the most authentic mouth watering Malyali cuisine and you can bring along beautifully crafted Coir handicrafts.

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