Alleppey (Alappuzha)

🚤 Top Sightseeing Places in Alleppey (Alappuzha)

🟢 1. Backwaters & Lakes

• Alleppey Backwaters
  Famous for houseboat cruises through palm-fringed canals, paddy fields, and traditional villages. Day cruises & overnight stays available.

• Vembanad Lake
  The largest lake in Kerala, offering a serene setting for boating, birdwatching, and photography.

• Punnamada Lake
  Hosts the legendary Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in August; popular houseboat route.

🔵 2. Beaches & Coastal Spots

• Alleppey Beach
  Golden sand beach with a historic pier, lighthouse nearby, and beachside food stalls. Ideal for sunset views.

• Marari Beach (Mararikulam)
  A clean, peaceful beach perfect for couples, yoga, and slow travel. Just 11 km from Alleppey town.

• Thumpoly Beach (offbeat)
  Quiet, less-crowded beach near a charming fishing village with backwater merges.

🟡 3. Temples & Churches

• Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
  Known for its ancient architecture and the famous Palpayasam (sweet rice pudding offering).

• Arthunkal Church (St. Andrew’s Basilica)
  A major Christian pilgrimage center built by Portuguese missionaries, located near the beach.

• St. Mary’s Forane Church, Champakulam
  One of the oldest churches in Kerala; stopover on Champakulam backwater route.

🟣 4. Cultural & Heritage Experiences

• Revi Karunakaran Museum
  Displays a rich collection of crystals, ivory, antiques, and Tanjore art — founded by a houseboat industry pioneer.

• Pathiramanal Island (via boat)
  A small backwater island known for birdwatching, ideal for nature lovers and offbeat experiences.

• Alleppey Lighthouse
  Offers panoramic views of the coastline and town; open to visitors on select days.

🔴 5. Markets & Local Life

• Alleppey Mullakkal Street Market
  Great for buying local spices, Kerala sarees, coir products, and snacks.

• Coir Industry Visit (optional add-on)
  Witness how Alleppey’s famous coir mats and ropes are made — include this for cultural or village tourism tours.

🧭 Suggested Alleppey Tour Packages

🟩 1-Day Backwater Cruise Tour

• Houseboat check-in → Vembanad Lake cruise → Toddy shop visit → Village tour → Lunch on board → Sunset return

🟨 2-Day Alleppey & Beach Combo

• Day 1: Houseboat overnight stay with full-day cruise

• Day 2: Marari Beach → Ambalapuzha Temple → Revi Karunakaran Museum → Alleppey Lighthouse

🛶 Popular Activities

• Houseboat day/overnight cruises (AC/Non-AC)

• Canoe ride in small canals (great for local interaction)

• Village walk & toddy tasting

• Ayurvedic massage and spa

• Photography tours (especially sunrise/sunset at the lake)