Alleppey, or Alappuzha is well-known across the world for its huge scenic undulating network of freshwater lakes, canals, lagoons and rivers that include the backwaters. While the freshwater backwaters are developed on the eastern side in the middle of lush velvet green paddy fields and are interspersed with small quaint villages, the Arabian sea shaped an extra natural azure border on the western boundary.
The secret beach is 20 minutes drive on north of Alleppey. A calm beach located by the elevation of a fishing village, it has sugary white polish and rows of coconut palms that extreme this picture perfect beach. Thousands of worldwide and domestic tourist visit Alleppey every year. The usual tourist period begins by mid October and ends by mid May. Although, another world famous event, the snake boat race regatta magnetize throngs of tourists in the 2nd week of August, giving a tonic to tourism even in the off season.
Alleppey Beach: Very close to Alleppey Railway Station, the Alleppey beach is long and has solid palm groves on one end. This is a perfect place to sit and relax.
Kerala Backwaters Kerala backwaters are the most well-liked tourist attraction of Kerala. Backwaters are created by the accumulation of sea water at the beach. As the waves stirred to and fro, they made their way tearing the ground and shaping backwaters. The backwaters are basically inland lakes connected by a association of canals. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a journey on a Kettuvallam or the house boat.
Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the unusual backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala. washed down by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of channels and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also renowned for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. Alappuzha Backwaters is available by all the means of communication. The nearest airport is Kochi at a distance of 64 km. The Trivandrum airport is located in 159 km south of Alappuzha. Cities like Cochin, Howrah, Bangalore, Chennai and Bokaro are well connected to Alappuzha. The weather of Alappuzha Backwaters is temperate and clammy in general and relatively more pleasant in the winter season. The temperature ranges from 22 to 35°C in summer and 20 to 32°C during winter.
The major attractions of Alappuzha Backwaters : Punnamada Kayal The must-visit place of Alappuzha in kerala, where the yearly Nehru Trophy boat race takes place throughout the month of August-September .The long boats, designed to look like snakes, can accommodate 120 people, making two rows of 60 each.
Krishnapuram Palace: Located about 47 km from Alleppey, this 18th century palace of the Travancore kings was built in classic Kerala style of architecture. On the show are paintings, historic sculptures, and bronze artifacts, which are appeal appreciating.