Alleppey

Editor's Note

Don't mistake this for a simple small town! Alleppey or Alappuzha might be untouched by time, but it has a surprising amount of history that would make your holiday here worthwhile. It all starts with the famed Kuttanad region, better known as the Rice Bowl because of the profusely cultivated rice plantations. Unique temples and churches dot the entire region, each with a tale of its own. But Alleppey’s attraction, by far remains the inviting backwaters. Take a leisurely cruise along the Punnamada Lake, while weaving your way through old bungalows, swaying palms and rice fields. And as serene as this may appear to you, these backwaters show a contrast during the Snake Boat races. Watch skilled oarsmen man their way through the winding waters expertly! There is much to do here and the more you look, the more you discover.