BEAUTIFUL ALLEPPEY-THE VENICE OF THE EAST

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BEAUTIFUL ALLEPPEY-THE VENICE OF THE EAST


Alleppey – The hub of Kerala backwaters

Alleppey is the at the centre of the Kerala Backwaters, home to a vast matrix of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes and inlets which are formed by more than 900 km of waterways and lie parallel to the Malabar coast also known as the Arabian Sea coast.

Interestingly, these waterways have been used since centuries for essential activities like transportation, agriculture and fishing by the local communities who reside at the edge of the backwaters.


Alleppey Beach

After resting a bit, we go to the Alleppey Beach. It is a small stretch of beach but clean. There are a lot of people standing on the shoreline. We see people playing with the waves while we take in the mesmerising sight of the sun going down.

Alappuzha Lighthouse

Nearby, is the orange white candy striped Alappuzha Lighthouse towering over the beach. The lighthouse was built in 1862 to aid sailors bringing their boats into the Alleppey port which used to be one of the biggest trading ports in Kerala.

We climb up the steps to get an amazing 360 degree view of Alleppey (be careful since there are quite a few steps which you need to climb). There is a also small museum with an original oil lamp.

Spending time at Lemon Tree Resort Vembanad

Night has fallen and we head back to the hotel, looking forward to some relaxing Kerala Ayurvedic massage. The massage at the Ayurveda Spa is refreshing and we feel pampered.

Dinner is a quiet affair with traditional fare at the Citrus Cafe.

We wake up next morning to a beautiful sunrise at the Vembanad Lake. It is very quiet and feels like a surreal morning. The only sound which can be heard is the chirping of birds who I think are chatting incessantly.

We decide to head to the infinity pool and relax a bit. Breakfast is an elaborate affair at Citrus Cafe with a great mix of food-North, South and Continental.

It is almost time to check out. We stroll about the gardens a bit. And then check out at around 11:00 since we have to head to Kochi.

Best time to visit

Alleppey is best visited between the the months of November and January. The weather is present. Though it is peak season and prices can be really high, it would still be the best time to visit. Summers are really really hot and monsoons are very heavy.

Though Kerala looks very pretty during monsoons (July to October), still sometimes it has such heavy rainfall that it is difficult to explore.


Reaching Alleppey

Alleppey is very well connected to Kochi and Kochi International Airport is very well connected to major Indian cities and to Middle East countries and South East Asian countries. 

The Alleppey Railway Station is the nearest railhead that connects the city with major cities like Cochin, Trivandrum and many more.

Buses also ply from some major cities in the South of India like Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Trivandrum etc.

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