Alappuzha Backwaters

Alappuzha (Alleppey) is a district of immense natural beauty. A major Backwater Destination Referred to as the venice of the east, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. An intricate network of canals in Alappuzha, especially the ones that are a part of the Vembanad Lake are just the place if you wish to see some really awe inspiring beauty makes it's a exotic backwater sites in the state of Kerala.

Scenes enroute are a varied lot - paddy fields, coconut lagoons, secluded islands, men on country boats busy fishing and shepherding their ducks to new pastures and school children being taken across the canal.

Alappuzha Backwaters


Kuttunad, the rice bowl of Kerala, is at the centre of attraction here. This is perhaps the only place where farming is done on land below sea level.


How to Reach


By Air

The nearest airport is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north.

By Rail

Alleppey Railway Station & Ernakulam Railway Station ( travel time - 90 mins ).

By Road

National Highway 47 goes through Alappuzha connecting it with almost all the nearby places of South India.

 
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