Alleppey Beach

One Liner: One of the most beautiful places to visit in Alleppey, Alleppey Beach is one of the most scenic and tranquil destinations in the city.

Alleppey Beach

Alleppey Beach is a commercial beach, yet highly recommended for its natural beauty. The beach is always buzzing with tourists, many of whom often take part in adventure sports organized by Kerala Tourism, such as paragliding and jet-ski rides. The beach has an old pier which extends to sea and is over 150 years old. Alappuzha beach hosts many events annually like Alappuzha beach festival, sand art festival, and many more.

Good to Know:

Location: 6km from Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey

Best Time To Visit: September - May

Other Attractions

Alleppey Backwaters

Alleppey Backwaters

1 hr

One does not visit Alleppey and not take a boat trip down the gorgeous backwaters of Alleppey – It’s simply not done!

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake

1 hr

The longest lake in India and the largest lake in Kerala, Vembanad Lake is also the second largest wetland system in India, second only to the Sunderbans.

Marari Beach

Marari Beach

2 hrs

One of the calmest beaches in India, Marari Beach sees fewer tourists than most other commercial beaches, and is one of the best places on the west coast to view a spectacular sunrise and sunset.

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

2 hrs

One of the seven greatest Vaishnava temples in Travancore, this temple is believed to have been built during 15th century AD by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran.

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

2hrs

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple in Haripad is a very ancient and internationally known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods (Nagaraja). The famous Nagaraja temple "Mannarasala" in Haripad is nestled in a forest glade, like most snake temples.

Pathiramanal

Pathiramanal

2 hrs

Pathiramanal is a bird watcher’s paradise. This small island on the backwaters is a safe haven for hundreds of rare migrating birds.

Canal Bazaar

Canal Bazaar

1 hr

A one-of-a-kind bazaar in India, the Canal Bazaar is must visit for spice lovers!

Krishnapuram Palace

Krishnapuram Palace

2 hrs

The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha. The Krishnapuram Palace, as one of the finest and rarest examples of a typical Keralite-style architecture, known in the local language as Pathinarukettu, is complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows. It is a miniature replica of Padmanabhapuram Palace, which was the headquarters of Travancore Rajas.

Arthunkal Church

Arthunkal Church

1 hr

St. Andrew's Church, Arthunkal is one of the famous pilgrim centres located at Alappuzha in South India. It is the largest shrine of St Sebastian in the world.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

1 hr

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is among the most popular bird watching spots in the country. Spread out over 14 hectares, one comes across numerous rare avian species in these parts.

Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum

Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum

10 mins

An architectural marvel , the Revi Karuna Karan Museum displays fine art and artefacts that have been collected by Ravi's family for over three generations. The establishment of the museum comes with a story by itself...