Top 10 places to visit in Alleppey

 Beautiful Places in Alleppey

Alleppey or Alappuzha known as the Venice of the east is a city in Laccadive sea. This place is famous for its beautiful back waters that is a sight to never be missed in life. This place has its own culture and living which makes this place a must in your travel bucket list.

Top 10 places to visit in Alleppey

1)  Karumady/ Karumadikuttan 

Karumady/ Karumadikuttan is beautiful place and peaceful place amidst a village in alleppey where you get to see a black granite Buddha statue, the specialty of this Buddha is the state's left side is missing and hence the statue is only half. This place is under Kerala's archaeology department to save the history, a place where Buddhism started in Kerala.

2) Ambalapuzha 

Ambalapuzha  Temple is a beautiful and pleasing temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. This temple is one of the oldest Krishna temple in Kerala which is under Travancore society, temple's inside sanctum has beautiful paintings of Shri Krishna leela and Shri Vishnu avatars. The history this temple is beautiful and is connected to a banyan tree which can still be seen in front of the temple. When visiting this temple don't forget to taste the favorite and relishing sweet milk rice porridge/ paalpayasam which is also a reason for you to visit the place

3) Alleppey beach

Alleppey beach is one of the most famous searched place here, its shimmery sand, crystal clear water, beautiful waves and blissful sunsets are a pleasing view to the eyes. A early morning walk or a sunset walk rejuvenates your mind and soul with a beauty that it has for you

4) Vembanad lake 

Vembanad lake will be the main reason for your to visit alleppey, yes it's the house boat. Several house boats sail in this beautiful lake which borders three districts of Kerala, alleppey, kochi and ernakulam. This beautiful lake just makes you feel relaxed and rejuvenates your mind. If you are taking a house boat tour then this place is covered in the package

5) Kuttanad Backwaters 

Kuttanad Backwaters a place to start your house boat tour, you find different types of house boats that are apt for you to travel with family, friends, partner and solo. There are different types of ride you can choose from, hourly based house boat tour, day cruise and night stay. You get to explore the backwaters in a beautiful house boat with mouth watering food that is included in the package.

6) St Mary's Forane Church 

St Mary's Forane Church a famous and beautiful church from 835 AD is a must visit during your trip to alleppey to witness the beautiful architecture and spirituality of the church. This church is quite famous for the movie lovers from the film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. 

7) Shri Balaji Tea Stall 

Shri Balaji Tea Stall  serving for more than 25 years is a heart throb for all the food lovers, its a small place that offers varieties of dosa, snacks and tea. Here everything seems special from herbal water to masala Dosa,it makes your want to have more and the mouth watering rasa vada dipped in delicious rasam is something you should never miss.

8) Indian coffee house is must for all the foodies out there while you are at alleppey. This coffee house is famous for its menu filled with varieties of dishes for you to choose from, but don't miss the mouthwatering cutlet and black tea

9) Kainakary houseboat terminal 

Kainakary houseboat terminal  is a part of your house boat package where they stop for you to take small break and enjoy a calm and breezy atmosphere, now it is also one of the famous places because of the number of films being shot here

10) Cyrus resort by tolins hotels & resorts

Cyrus resort by tolins hotels & resorts   away from alleppey town and in the shores of vembanad lake you get to wake up to a beautiful view of backwaters from your room and enjoy delicious breakfast listening to birds chirping and butterflies flying all around. they have their own house boat in case your need to try them out. Its a perfect get away from your stressful life

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