Alleppey Beach (Alappuzha)

Alappuzha’s intricate canal systems, the never-ending journeys through the still backwaters and evergreen coconut groves and charming beaches makes one feel that one is in Venice. The coconut groves at the shore provide a natural gallery to enjoy nature’s craft. A maze of canals and many fresh water rivers flow into the great ocean. A ride through these on one of the popular houseboats will definitely inspire the poet, deep inside your mind.

The beach is long and sandy, with palm groves on one end. A 140-year-old pier, extending to the sea, awaits you to provide you with one of the most magnificent views you will ever have of the Arabian Sea. The old light house seems to complete the picture postcard view, and is also a great place to get a bird’s eye view of the ships at sail. The Vijaya Park nearby offers entertainment facilities. For most part of the year, the beach remains sunny. If you are someone who loves to experience nature in its true beauty, visit this beach during the monsoons. Believe me its spectacular

HOW TO GET THERE                                                                                                   

Alappuzha is connected to Cochin by land, rail and waterways. A two-hour, 90-km road ride from the airport to Alappuzha will give you a colourful picture, complete with people, temples, fish markets, local movie halls, riverside churches, numerous bridges across lagoons and tender coconut vendors beside the roads.A journey by the most popular transportation of India-the railways-will be much cheaper. And to add to this facility, the beach is only five km from Alappuzha railway station. The most luxurious of the options is a ride on a houseboat from Cochin to Alappuzha, through the ever-so-still backwaters. Watch myriad villages turn to life as you swift by.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Alappuzha is renowned for its annual snake boat races, with most of them taking place in August. There are boat clubs where you can watch the snake boats being repaired and tested. You could also learn a tip or two about their history. Ambalappuzha Temple, one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Krishna in Kerala, is just 15km away. Mannarassala Temple is a major place of snake worship, and is located 33km from the beach. The festivals conducted at both of the temples are extremely enjoyable.  The festival at the Ambalappuzha Temple takes place during March-April and in Mannarassala Temple during October-November

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