Alleppey - Kerala - അല്ലെപ്പേ

Co-ordinates 9.494271,76.330948 State Kerala Nearby Stations Alleppey Nearby Places Kochi Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alappuzha_Beach Other Langauge Names Hindi: अल्लेप्पी Malayalam: അല്ലെപ്പേ

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Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in Kerala and is rightly called, "Venice of the East". The large networks of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. It is the headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, and the town of Aranmula, famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race, which are held on the second Saturday of August, every year. It is excitement all around as snake - boats, each manned by over a hundred oarsmen, cut through the waters like wind. The event is a tremendous success with tourists and the local people alike.

Alleppey beach is a popular tourist place and a picnic spot for tourists and locals alike. This beach is also known as Alappuzha beach and one gets to see beautiful, vast expanse of sands and turquoise blue water of the Arabian Sea. In Kerala, Alleppey beach is a very serene getaway place and one of the best beaches in Kerala. One can seek peace and tranquil in the coconut tree fringed beach while letting the waves lap softly at your feet. Get yourself the sun-kissed look while lying on the white sands and completely forgetting your surroundings. Surrender yourself to the calm nature and let it rid you of your tensions.

Alappuzha has grown in importance as a Backwater Tourist Centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays, Beaches, Marine Products and Coir Industry. Alappuzha beach also known as Alleppey beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old.

This is a long sandy spectacular beach with dense palm groves, that are so characteristic of Kerala?s landscape, at one end. One can cut across the sea waves lashing the shore in passionate fury, or indulge in the luxury of sitting on a sand dune and paddling your feet in the waters. A towering lighthouse overlooks the beach as a symbol of the past.

The climate is temperate and humid in general and relatively more pleasant during the winters. The temperature ranges from 22 to 35°C in summer and 20 to 32°C in winter. The best time to visit Alleppey is during the winters. The months from August to September and February to March are ideal for a visit.

Location

Alappuzha, washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian Sea, occupies a significant place in the tourist map of Kerala in South India. Interlocked with a large number of canals and bridges, this water locked district has immense untapped potential for backwater tourism. Alappuzha is also a major centre of coir and carpet industry.The 'Nehru Cup' the largest snake boat race in the state is held here.Alleppey or Alappuzha as it is known popularly, is one of the centrally located districts in the state of Kerala. The district headquarters and the main part of this city is situated on the western coastline of India, with the Arabian Sea surrounding the western boundary. The city is connected with the rest of the state via roads and rails. Alappuzha forms the connecting link of Kottayam-Kochi-Kollam backwaters.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is located at a distance of around 80 kilometers from Alleppey.

By Rail/Train

The Alappuzha railway station is at a distance of 5 kilometers from this beach. Hire local transport to arrive at the beach.

By Road

The beach as well as Alleppey is well connected by a wide network of roads and the beach is easily accessible from anywhere in the city.

Water

Connected with Cochin (5 1/2 hrs), Quilon (8 hrs) and Kottayam (2 1/2 hrs)

Accommodation

Resorts: Granary Riverside Inn, Pozhiyoram Beach Resort, Coir Village Lake Resort, Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Resort, Lake Palace Backwater Resort

Houseboats

Indigenous Houseboats, Muthoot River Escapes, Rainbow Cruises

An old lighthouse at the beach gives the beach a mystical look. Visitors can check out his lighthouse also and have a bird's eye view of the sea. A beach park known as the Vijaya Beach Park is also a fascinating place to visit with your family and kids. You are sure to enjoy yourself over here while try your hand at boating and take a ride on the toy train. There is an old dock on the beach, which is almost 140 years old. This pier extends to a distance of around 2 kilometers. Take a walk on this dock and watch the sun go down calmly into the sea.
Alappuzha Beach, the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old.
Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. Boating, a children's park with toy train and bicycles.Timings: Open from 1500 - 2000 hours. Entrance fee: Rs. 2 per person; Free entrance for children below 5 years. Boating charge: Rs. 10 for ten minutes. Video permit: Rs. 25; Camera permit: Rs. 5.
The Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty.