Alappuzha – Venice of the East

Alappuzha is a city of backwaters. The biggest attraction of this Southern Kerala city is its rich number of picturesque canals, rivers and streams and they inspired Lord Curzon to call it the Venice of East in history. To enjoy unlimited backwaters fun in Kerala, Alappuzha is indeed a fine destination. You can float in houseboats and fish in its lakes to cook your own dishes.

Alappuzha Beach

The long stretch of Alappuzha beach has some specialties. It is absolutely one of the best spots in Kerala to grab the beauty of sea. The beachside is blessed with a beautiful green garden, imposing buildings of the past eras and serene and quiet ambiance to hang about.

Boat Races

Alappuzha is the cradle of boat races, one of Kerala’s most appreciated entertainment events. Boat racing in the conventional yachts, propelled by oars, is a scene you must not miss in Kerala. It is such an awesome experience to observe boat races amid the huge roars of the masses assembled around the banks. One of much-known boat race event of Kerala is Nehru Trophy.