Places to Visit in Alappuzha

Top attractions and must-see spots in Alappuzha

Must Visit
Alappuzha Beach
A long sandy beach on the Arabian Sea with a 150-year-old pier jutting into the water, popular for sunsets, beach festivals, and water sports.
Must Visit
Alleppey Backwaters
The iconic network of lagoons, canals, rivers, and lakes that make Alappuzha the Venice of the East, best explored on a traditional houseboat or canoe.
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Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple
One of the oldest and most revered Krishna temples in Kerala, famous for its traditional architecture and the legendary Palpayasam sweet rice pudding served daily.
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Krishnapuram Palace
An 18th-century Kerala-style palace built by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma, housing the largest mural painting in Kerala and a fine museum of royal artifacts.
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Punnamada Lake
The scenic backwater lake that hosts the world-famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race every August, where over 100-oarsman snake boats race to thunderous crowds.
Must Visit
Vembanad Lake
The longest lake in India and the largest in Kerala, a vast backwater ecosystem stretching across three districts and supporting a unique way of life.
Marari Beach
A pristine, uncrowded fishing village beach 11 km from Alappuzha, far quieter than the main town beach and lined with traditional fishing boats and coconut groves.
Pathiramanal Island
A small forested island in Vembanad Lake accessible only by boat, a haven for rare migratory birds and one of the most peaceful spots in the Kerala backwaters.