Venice of the East beckons About 147 km from the Kerala Capital city Trivandram, is the Alapuzha or Alleppey district laced with one of India’s most visited beaches. The place lies sandwiched between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Punnamada backwaters in the east. The stretch of endless white sand, is dotted with curio stalls, old ruined monuments, and veined with the famed Kerala Backwaters. Go there for the rejuvenating boating cruises, to watch Kerala’s famous boat races, to holiday in Houseboats and buy Marine and Coir products! And only after you reach this place, you will know what made some forerunners nickname it – Venice of the East.

Alapuzha Beach Attractions Beach Activities: Swimming and sea surfing the undoubtedly the major beach activities. Besides you can also enjoy water-scooter rides, beach volleyball and boating cruises offered by the local fishermen. Alternatively, you can join the kids at the Vijaya Beach Park. A favorite venue for wholesome families, the Park offers boating cruises, toy train ride and a myriad other amusements for kids.

Boat Races: Of all the boat races of Kerala the most famous is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race held at Punnamada Lake, near Alapuzha, held on second Saturday of August every year. One of India’s most filmed events, the spectacle of the150-ft long snake-boats with 100 oarsmen each, racing for the trophy amidst hysteric & cheering onlookers – is best termed mind-boggling.

The Antique Pier: Built some 140 years ago by Captain Hugh Crawford, there is a 1000ft pier, which now is counted amongst the tourist attractions of the Alapuzzha Beach.

Kuttanad: Now here a Holland lookalike for tourists visiting Kerala. Kuttanad is actually a water-looged low land, lying even below the sea-level and something in its geographical features makes it

Picniking at Alapuzzha Beach: Yes, this is just the spot to spend the whole day during weekends. The old lighthouse at the beach offers magnificent views of the entire ‘green’ locale.

Best time to visit Go to the Alapuzzha Beach anytime between November and June. Choose July and August if you want to be a spectator to the famous boat-racing festival of Kerala. The India Tourist Spots trip-advisor will help you confirm the exact dates of the various competitions.


How to Reach Alapuzzha Beach Cochin (85 km) is the nearest International Airport. The Railway Station here is well connected to the major cities of Kerala. Road network to and from Alappuzha is excellent.


Where to Stay Some of the nearest best accommodations are Punnamada Backwater Resort, Kayaloram Lake Resort – Heritage, Lake Palace Backwater Resort and The Marari Beach.