The backwaters and canals of Alleppey ( Alappuzha) is world-famous. It attracts tourists from around the world every year. The night cruise in a houseboat is a lifetime experience a tourist can get. It was a historic location with trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome.

Location: Kerala, India

Destination type: Backwaters

History of Alleppey

1. Alleppey was a well-known place during the 6^th century BCE to 3^rd century CE( Sangham period)
2.  It was mentioned in the books of Pliny and Ptolemy during the 1st and 2nd centuries CE
3.  It was under the Chera Empire, during the 9th to 12th centuries AD. 
4. During the 18^th century Raja Kesavadas developed the town of Alleppey
5. During the 1940s it was a hot spot of nationalist movements

Activities for tourists at Alleppey

1. Succumb to the beauty of backwaters in a night cruise
2. Enjoy sunset at Alleppey beach
3. Tryout Kerala sadya and seafood
4. Get an Ayurveda massage
5. Visit historical sites

How to reach there

Air

Cochin International airport 85 km away is the nearest airport. It is connected to International destinations like :

1. Dubai
2. Kuala Lumpur
3. Singapore
4. Sharjah
5. Colombo etc

It is also connected to domestic destinations in India like :

1. New Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Bangalore
4. Chennai etc

Train

Alleppey railway station is connected to Indian cities like:

1. Mumbai
2. Mangalore
3. New Delhi
4. Dhanbad
5. Gorakhpur
6. Porbandar etc

Climate

The best time to visit Alleppey are winter months from November to February

Nearby tourist places within 100 km

1. Backwaters of Kumarakom
2. Krishnapuram Palace
3. Konni Elephant camp
4. Marari beach
5. Dutch palace at Fort Kochi

Some hotels in Alleppey with room tariff less than Rs.5000/- per night

Jomtien Inn http://jomtieninnhotels.com/

Johnson’s Homestay  http://johnsonskerala.com/

Rosa Mystica Coastal Haven https://rosa-mystica-beach-resort.business.site/

Alleppey Holiday Beach Resort http://www.alleppeyholidaybeachresort.com/

Shalom Beach Residency http://www.shalombeach.com/

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