The administrative headquarters of Alleppey district, plan a Alleppey tour packages to the sixth largest city in Kerala. Alleppey is the oldest city in Kerala and it has a one of its kind light house that stands along the Laccadive sea coast. Located at about sixty two kilometers south of Kochi and about one hundred fifty five kilometer away from Trivandrum – Alleppey is a picturesque city comprising of canals, backwaters and beaches
Alleppey is an important tourist destination in Kerala that attracts several travelers form across the globe round the year. It serves as an ideal destination for beach tour, leisure tour and honeymoon trip. Alleppey has also earned a lot of fame for the famous boat race in India- the Nehru trophy boat race.
Alleppey earns mainly from the marine products, agriculture and coir industry. In the recent years, tourism has contributed immensely toward the economic development of the region too.
Natural beauty in Alleppey tour packages
Alleppey is naturally blessed with a beautiful surrounding. Lagoons, canals and lakes surround a major portion of this place. The fresh water rivers serve as an exciting bed for fresh water fishing. The fish and prawns dominate the waters here. It goes unsaid the marine food caught turns out into scrumptious treats. The backwaters and wetlands are host to ducks, cormorants and teal.
Weather at Alleppey
Alleppey experiences monsoon for a longer period. The showers are usually heavy. Alleppey also witnesses a humid climate due to its proximity to the sea. During summers it can be hot and humid here. One of its spectacular features is the region called “Kuttanad”- rice bowl of Kerala as it is also called, is one of those places where farming is done below sea level. The sight of women half buried in the filed planting or harvesting the grains make for a splendid sight.
Attractions in Alleppey tour packages
- Alleppey beach is a prominent place of attraction in Alleppey. The beach offers a beautiful view of the Laccadive Sea. The beach also houses the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple, Mannarasala temple, Chettikulangara temple and more.
- Alappuzha CSI Christ church is the oldest Anglican Church in Kerala and it attracts several travelers from different parts of the country.
- The Famous Krishnapuram palace is another prominent attraction that attracts several visitors mainly for its architectural galore and historical importance.
- While at Alleppey tasting the famous Ambalappuzha payasam is a must eat. The payasam is scrumptious and extremely delicious
Backwater cruises
Backwater cruises in Alleppey have placed it on the global map attracting tourists and travelers from different partsof the globe. The houseboat cruises take you on a tour on the backwaters offering you an experience tats out of the world. When the houseboat makes a stopover, you can get off and board the smaller boats to enjoy some fishing, or take a tour of the narrow canals. The lagoons, coconut grooves, swaying coconut palms and the life and lifestyle of people on the banks of the backwater at Alleppey has a touching impact on your soul leaving you with an experience hard to describe in words.
