Known for its mesmerizing backwaters, snake boat race, and houseboat experience, Alleppey, or Alappuzha is a vibrant small town, rich in culture and heritage. If you are looking to spend a day in Alleppey, these are our top recommendations.
- Book a Cruise
Going on a houseboat cruise in Alleppey is undoubtedly our top recommendation for things to do in and around Alleppey. With a choice of packages that suit your requirement, we offer one of the most remarkable and unique Alleppey backwater experiences. With the aesthetics of a traditional “Nalukettu”, and interiors decorated with a wealth of handicrafts and artifacts made from Teak and Mahogany, our houseboats promise to indulge you in an authentic Kerala experience.
- Explore the Royal Krishnapuram Palace
Are you a history buff? Does the ideal vacation of your dreams consist of exploring places of historical and cultural significance? Then Alleppey wouldn’t disappoint you. Pay a visit to the Royal Krishnapuram Palace to explore Kerala the epitome of Kerala architecture. Known as the historical foothold of the Travancore princely state, the palace was built by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma. Home to several priceless sculptures, canvas paintings, bronze antiques, and other relics, the palace is now a museum and is open to tourists.
- Attend the Popular Snake Boat Festival
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, or Vallam Kali, held in the Punnamada Lake near Alleppey, is one of the most famous events held in the region. The most popular event in the event is the race of the Chundan Vallams or snake boats. The boat race was inaugurated in 1952, by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and the winning team was awarded a trophy in Nehru’s name- which gave the boat race its name. Typically conducted on the second Saturday of August every year, this festival is something that must be on the bucket list of everyone who visits Alleppey.
- Watch the Sunset at Pozhiyoram
Last but not the least, Alleppey is known for its beautiful sunsets. If you are someone who loves spending evenings by the beach, a visit to Pozhiyoram would be one of our top recommendations. A mesmerizing beach in Alleppey, known for its beautiful sunsets, Pozhiyoram also has options for water sports. Play frisbee, write messages in the sand, look for seashells, or plan a photo shoot with the stunning sunset as the backdrop- the list of things you can do on a beach, as breathtaking as Pozhiyoram, is endless.