Alleppy

Alleppy, is a beautiful town in the state of Kerala India. The interlinking canals formed by the backwaters of the Arabian sea has given the name Venice of the East. The most popular mode of transport that connects the palm fringed villages on the shores of the canals are the boats. The boats literally carry all household needs and visit the villages like moving shops. The Ayurveda massage treatment is very popular in Alleppy.

The boats once used as means of necessary transportation have been converted into Luxury house boats that take the tourists on the backwaters introducing the village life to tourists.

The annual snake boat race for the held for the Jawaharalal Trophy is the most awaited activity.

Alleppy weather

As it is on the sea shore it experiences a tropical humid climate. In summer months from April to June the average maximum temperature ranges between 30-34’C and the minimum between 26-24’C. The monsoon months between June and October receives heavy rainfall. There would be 26-28 days of rain during July and August. The winter months are pleasant with maximum temperatures ranging between 28-30’C and minimum between 23-22’C.

Best time to visit Alleppy

The winter months from October to April is ideal to visit as the weather is pleasant for sightseeing and go on a houseboat cruise.

How to reach Alleppy

It is well connected by road, rail and air.

By road -It is 594 km from Bangalore,  59 km from Kochi

By train -Alapuzha railway station has connections to all parts of India
By flight- Kochi International airport is the nearest at 59 km

Places to visit in Alleppy

Beach
Vembanad Lake,
House boats,
Kumarakom,
Back waters
Krishnapuram Palace
Punnamada Lake
Kuttanad area
Ambalppuzha Sri Krishna temple

Places to visit near Alleppy

Aluva,
Thekkady,
Athirapally water falls,
Munnar,
Thrissur,
Kovalam,
Poovar,
Kochi,
Ernakulam,
Devikulam
Vagamon