Alleppey
About Alleppey
Alleppey is one of the oldest towns of Alappuza district of God’s own country, Kerala. The place is well known for its serene and divine natural beauty because of which it made its position in the “Venice of East” list by Lord Curzon. The exotic backwaters of Alleppey is a foremost reason of high crowd of tourists from throughout the world. There are many places to visit nearby like Sea View Park, Vijay Park, Bishop’s House and many amazing picnic spots.
Alleppey For Honeymooners
Kerala has always been famous as one of the best honeymoon destinations of India. Alleppey town has so many romantic and breathtaking views of beaches, canals, backwaters, lagoons etc., which makes your trip memorable and lets you cherish this experience of togetherness lifelong.Due to various charms of Alleppey, it is one of the most desired destinations for the honeymooners.
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Fact Sheet and Climate
Location – Idukki district on the high ranges of the Western Ghats.
Altitude – 5000 to 8000 ft above sea level.
Area – 26.2 Sq kms.
Temperature
Dec, Jan, Feb & Mar : 2C – 27C
Apr & May : 9C – 29C
Jun, Jul & Aug : 14C – 22C
Sep & Oct : 13C – 23C
Nov : 9C – 25
Best time to Visit – Sep to May.
Monsoon – July to Aug
Accessing Alleppey
On the way from Kochi to Alleppey
Road – Thekkady is accessible by frequent buses from Ernakulam (near Kochi), Kottayam, Thekkady. Interstate buses runs between Bangalore, Coimbatore, Maduri, Theni, Palani to Thekkady frequently.
Rail – Thekkady is not connected with Rail. Ernakulam 130kms, Kottayam 147km, Madurai 162kms, Coimbatore 158kms.
Air – Nearest Airport Kochi / Cochin 130 kms 4hrs by road. Madurai – 142kms . Coimbatore – 167km. Trivandrum 302km.
Highlights of Alleppey
Major Attractions of Alleppey
Alleppey Beach – Alleppey Beach is also called as Alappuzha Beach, a beautiful sandy beach with a lighthouse. Its ancient maritime importance gives heavenly pleasure to the visitors. This beach is known as one of the best beaches of Kerala, accentuated by the dense palm groves and a beautiful garden at the sea shore.
Backwaters – The Alleppey backwaters can be described as a vision of what heaven must look like on a tranquil day. This is an ideal place to experience the village life on the shore.
Marari Beach – The idyllic surroundings of this beach make this place as an perfect destination for honeymooners to get relaxed. It is a great picnic spot as the sunrise or sunset views are really spectacular.
The beach is not only spectacular, but also romantic in every season throughout the year. The film-makers have also appreciated the beauty of this place and shot some parts of the movies like Sura and Tashan here. This is the best place for nature lovers as it takes you directly to the nature’s lap where you can get to see diverse wildlife along with scenic beauty.
Fun & Frolic Activities
This place is worth visiting not only for honeymooners but also for adventure seekers. You can also get involved in some exciting activities in Alleppey like water sports, swimming, sunbathing, sightseeing and at the end of the day some health and wellness treatment / massages. You can enjoy Kayaking in the backwaters of Kerala or you can take a private tour on the backwater cruise which is the best medium to explore the amazing beauty of Vembanad Lake, rural lifestyle of local villagers and diverse aquatic life of this place. After the long day of travel and activity, you can rejuvenate yourself by taking spa and relaxing massages.
Kerala has always been famous for its Ayurvedic treatments. The Ayurvedic massage will not only relieve you from all the stress, tension and body pain, but also make you feel fresh again.
The overall experience of Alleppey is spectacular, adventurous, romantic and relaxing which is worth it. So, if you are looking for an ideal destination for honeymoon, Alleppey can be a good choice for it.