Alleppey, now
known as Alappuzha, is a scenic town, located alongside the
Vembanad Lake. Alleppey is called the Venice of the East,
because of its backwaters, canals and waterways that have
been used since time immemorial to transport goods and
people. These backwaters are now a popular tourist
destination. Backwater cruises in traditional houseboats
called Ketuvalloms, which have been modernized, are sought
after by tourists to Kerala. You can enjoy a backwater
cruise along these serene waterways when you travel to
Alleppey, in Kerala, India.
Alleppey has a beautiful beach, where you can see the waves
of the Arabian Sea come rolling up to the sandy coast. The
palm groves, lighthouse and pier that is over 100 years old
are other attractions of the beautiful Alleppey beach. The
sunset at Alappuzha beach is another fascinating sight.
Alleppey is also on the tourist map of India as the venue of
the exciting snake boat races, held here every year. The
Nehru Trophy Boat Race, instituted by India's first Prime
Minster Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is a grand water carnival,
when the entire population of Alleppey and many tourists
come to this seaside town in Kerala to watch this
spectacular event. Teams of rowers train all year round for
this prestigious boat race. Cheered on by the crowd
alongside the edge of Vembanad Lake, the rowers in slender
snake boats called Chundanvalloms, row in time to the rhythm
of rowing songs. There are a number of races for boats of
different categories, and the fun and excitement lasts all
day, as you'll see when you travel to Alleppey in Kerala,
India.
Alleppey is also known for its coir products, made from the
fibrous husk of the coconut. Tourists can also get a glimpse
of the traditional life of Kerala and witness traditional
occupations, such as coir making, toddy tapping, prawn
farming and fishing, when they travel to Alleppey, Kerala,
India.
The weather in Alleppey is pleasant all year round. During
the monsoon, rainfall is heavy and the climate is humid. The
best time to visit Alleppey is during the months of
September to March. With tropical climate and sunny weather,
Alleppey is a holiday paradise.
The Pathiramanal Island in the backwaters of Alleppey is a
fascinating place to visit if you're a bird lover. Many
species of migratory birds travel to Alleppey and make this
island their home during the winter months. You can take a
boat ride near the Pathiramanal Island and observe the rare
and exotic birds of Alleppey on a trip to Alleppey, Kerala,
India.
