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Alleppey
(Alappuzha) - Alleppey
backwaters world over are known as the Venice of the east and one of the
most romantic experiences. Alleppey South's backwaters network known as the
Kuttanad Region is known for its undersea farming and home to some very
authentic homestays offering a scenic backwater village backdrop, Kerala
cuisine and Cultural experience.
Alleppey North,
Muhamma is on the Vembanad Lake which is Geographically opposite side to the
more famous Kumarakom area.
Alleppey town is
also base town for all houseboats and the houseboat jetty is where hundreds
are houseboats are parked and where guests check in for the famous houseboat
cruise. Alleppey town has several budget stay options. At the end of the
town where there is a lakefront there are couple of luxury resorts.
Alleppey is home to
several festivals and events, the most Famous being the Nehru Boat Race
which is held every monsoon.
Alleppey is a
getaway or can be a hub for visiting areas around such as Marari Beach (15
kms), Ambalapuzha Temple (20 kms), Kottayam Temples (35 kms), Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary (35 kms) and Fort Cochin (50 kms).
Typical Stay
- 1 night to a week.
Seasonality
: Oct-Mar is the best season to arrive. Getaway nature of experience means guests arrive all around the year.
Access :
Cochin (80 kms) is an International Airport and one of the two main arrival points for any
travellers visiting Kerala (Trivandrum being other popular arrival point).
Alleppey
lies on the Coastal / Southern rail route and has connectivity with all
major cities in South India / Kerala.
Area of
Accommodation
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Muhamma /
Cherthala - 22 kms North of Alleppey. This is area is on Vembanad lake,
opposite more famous Kumarakom, offering same lakeside experience as
Kumarakom. Here several lake front hotels / resorts and homestays are
situated.
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Alleppey Town -
Here economy segment homestays and business hotels are situated. Guests
here stay and explore areas around doing day visits.
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Jetty and
around - This is where hundreds of Houseboats are parked. Around this
area there are lake front resorts and homestays situated.
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South of
Alleppey - Kuttanad Region - This is what gives Alleppey the famous
"Venice of the east' tag. Area is famous for undersea farming and
its variety of homestays.
For any information, availabilities, travel
advisory or planning assistance email to kerala@nivalink.co.in
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