Places To Visit In Alleppey
State rank: 1 out of 40 Places To Visit In Kerala
Here are the top 27 tourist attractions to see in Alleppey:
1. Houseboats
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13 kms
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Popularly known as the Venice of the east, Alleppey or Allapuzha is famous for its serene backwaters and their exceptionally scenic setting. Cruising on houseboats in Alleppey is the latest and probably the best addition to the list of ways you can enjoy the mesmerizing natural beauty of this quaint...
2. Alappuzha beach
Must Visit
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14 kms
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Alappuzha is referred to as the Venice of the East which has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Presently it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which exten...
3. Backwaters
Must Visit
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12 kms
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Formed by the amalgamation of multiple of various waters sources, backwaters give you the postcard-perfect view with coconut trees lined all along and houseboats in the middle.
4. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
20 kms
from city center
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An ideal place for bird??s lovers, this bird sanctuary spreads over an expanse of 14 acres. It serves as a home to several rare species of homing and migratory birds.
Alleppey Packages
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Charms of Munnar & Alappuzha | 4 Days 3 Nights
₹ 8,500 onwards
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Majestic Munnar, Thekkady & Alappuzha | 5 Days 4 Nights
₹ 11,100 onwards
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Majestic Munnar, Thekkady & 2 places | 6 Days 5 Nights
₹ 16,500 onwards
5. Vembanad Lake
15 kms
from city center
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Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India. The lake is known by different names in different places. Taking a house boat on the lake could be a fun experience.
6. Nehru Trophy Snake Boat race
9 kms
from city center
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This snake boat race festival is an annual event held here on the second Saturday of every August.
Top Hotels in Alleppey
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Adenz (Backwater Home Stay)
Staring from INR 2,500
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Kurialacherry House Alleppey
Staring from INR 6,000
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Aquabliss Resort
Staring from INR 10,000
7. Krishnapuram Palace
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34 kms
from city center
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Built during the reign of Travancore king Marthanda Varma, Krishnapuram Palace is a two-story structure crafted in traditional Kerala architectural style.
8. Pallippuram
35 kms
from city center
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One of the islands located in the Vembanad Lake, Pallipuram is a small village known for its white sand. It is just your kind of place, if you are looking for a very offbeat location within the Alappuzha district.
9. Kuttanad
11 kms
from city center
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Kuttanadu is a region covering the Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam Districts, in the state of Kerala, India, well known for its vast paddy fields and geographical peculiarities. The region has the lowest altitude in India, and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried aro...
10. Bay Island Driftwood Museum
19 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Alleppey
Founded by Raji Punnoose, a school-teacher in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay Island Driftwood Museum is famous for its innovative modern art techniques deployed to design various kinds of root and tree-trunk sculptures.
Best Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions in Alleppey
11. Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
10 kms
from city center
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Located in the district of Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha in the state of Kerala in South India, Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is a hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Built in the traditional Kerala style architectural pattern, the temple is famous for its delicious rice pudding prepared in sweet mi...
12. Chettikulangara Devi Temple
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26 kms
from city center
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Chettikulangara Devi Temple is the most renowned Hindu temple in Kerala. The followers of the main deity Sree Bhadarakali visit the temple. The Goddess is worshipped in 3 different forms: Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Kali or Durga. It is treated as a religious-cultural icon. It is beli...
13. Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
17 kms
from city center
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Nestled in a forest glade near Haripad, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja temple is dedicated to the snake god- Nagaraja. Nagaraja is considered to be a form of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
14. Revi Karunakaran Museum
13 kms
from city center
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Revi Karunakaran Museum is a memorial museum built by Betty Karunakaran in the memory of her namesake husband and one of the leading coir industrialist and businessman of Kerala- Revi Karunakaran. Built in 2003, the renowned, privately owned museum is a one of the largest of its kind.
15. Marari Beach
23 kms
from city center
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Boasting of coastal verve and undulating natural beauty, Marari beach is the perfect vacation spot for families and couples. Shining with golden sands and lined with palm trees, the beach spells beautiful in all its forms.
16. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal
28 kms
from city center
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St. Andrew’s Basilica at Arthunkal in the district of Alappuzha, is considered to be the largest shrine of Saint Sebastian in all of the world. Originally constructed by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century, the church was rebuilt in 1584 under the priest Jacomo Fenicio.
17. Pathiramanal
20 kms
from city center
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Replete with pristine environs in the idyllic setting, Pathiramanal is a tiny island in the backwaters of Kerala near Alappuzha. ‘Pathiramanal’ meaning ‘sands of night’ boasts of verdant wilderness, serene lakeside and a picturesque landscape.
18. Karumadikkuttan
12 kms
from city center
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Situated in the village of Karumadi, around 3 kms away from Alappuzha in Kerala, is the shrine of Karumadikkuttan; the name literally translating to the ‘boy from Karumadi’. Set on the banks of Punnamada lake in the backwaters, the temple majorly houses a three feet high, black granite statue of Bud...
19. Edathua Church
10 kms
from city center
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Situated on the banks of river Pampa, Edathua Church is also known as St. George Forane Church is dedicated to St. George. Built in 1810, the church is believed to possess miraculous healing powers.
20. Vijay Beach Park
14 kms
from city center
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Constructed on the southern side of the Alappuzha backwaters, Vijay Beach Park is a wonderful initiative by the state government. The park is an ideal picnic spot for kids and adults alike. Other than the umpteen swings and slides available for the kids to play on, there are numerous thrilling rides...
21. St. Mary's Forane Church
5 kms
from city center
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Champakulam Kalloorkadu Marth Maryam (St. Mary’s) Basilica, popularly known as St. Mary’s Forane Church is an ancient Syro- Malabar church in the Archeparchy of Changanacherry. Constructed in 427 AD, the church is one of the oldest Syrian Catholic churches in all of India.
22. Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple
12 kms
from city center
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Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple, also known as the Mullakkal Bhagwati Temple is situated on the main street of ‘Mullakkal Theruvu’ in Alappuzha district of Kerala. Built in the traditional Kerala style architecture, the temple is accessible to people of all faiths, religions and castes.
23. Thottapally Beach
16 kms
from city center
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Famed through a celebrated novel and movie “Chemmeen”, Thottappally Beach is a quiet escape in the village. It an active fishing harbour that draws locals every day. The Thottappally Spillway located nearby is also quite an attraction. It helps separate the freshwater of the Thottappally Lake and th...
24. Andhakaranazhi Beach
38 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Alleppey
Andhakaranazhi Beach is a pristine beach that is basically an azhy or a shoal which is a naturally formed ridge formed underwater and rises up to the surface. It is one of the attractions that is not often crowded and is mostly used to regulate the inflow or outflow of water via two motor operated s...
25. Punnapra Beach
12 kms
from city center
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Punnapra Beach is a serene getaway famous for its golden stretch of sand and pristine waters. It is an isolated beach and doesn’t have a lot of visitors. It is, therefore, preferred for tourists looking for a romantic holiday away from the chaotic city life. Ayurvedic massages on the beach are quite...
26. Thumpoly Beach
16 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Alleppey
Located at a distance of 6 kms from Alappuzha and 90 kms from Kochi International Airport, Thumpoly is a coastal town in Kerala. With the majestic Arabian Sea on one side, and a charming quaint lake on the other, Thumpoly has been graciously blessed with golden sandy beaches, verdant green meadows a...
27. Punnamada Lake
11 kms
from city center
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Punnamada Lake is an extension of Vembanad Lake in Alleppey. The lake is popular for hosting the very famous boat race called Nehru Trophy boat race. The race is held during the renowned Onam festival and attracts a lot of tourists from worldwide.