Alleppey - Venice of the East

Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in Kerala and is rightly called, "Venice of the East". The large networks of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. It is the headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, and the town of Aranmula, famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race, which are held on the second Saturday of August, every year. It is excitement all around as snake - boats, each manned by over a hundred oarsmen, cut through the waters like wind. The event is a tremendous success with tourists and the local people alike.

Getting There:
Air: The nearest airport is Cochin
Rail: The nearest railhead is Alleppey.
Road: Allepey is well connected with road
Water: Connected with Cochin (5 1/2 hrs), Quilon (8 hrs) and Kottayam (2 1/2 hrs)

Accommodation:

Resorts: Pristine Island Resort, Alleppey, Granary Riverside Inn, Pozhiyoram Beach Resort, Coir Village Lake Resort, Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Resort, Lake Palace Backwater Resort

Houseboats: Indigenous Houseboats, Muthoot River Escapes, Rainbow Cruises

Weather and best time to visit: The climate is temperate and humid in general and relatively more pleasant during the winters. The temperature ranges from 22 to 35°C in summer and 20 to 32°C in winter. The best time to visit Alleppey is during the winters. The months from August to September and February to March are ideal for a visit.