A glittering jewel on the Malabar Coast, magical Alappuzha - the Venice of the East in Kerala, India enchants you with sea washed sands, silver beaches, ayurveda therapies and tranquil backwater stretches.

Tour luxuriant Alappuzha and explore its water pools, coir villages, fishing hamlets and quaint nature spots.

Water carnivals, religious festivals and local fairs enliven tranquil Alappuzha once a year and infuse a spirit of competitive activity amongst locals participating in snake boat contests such as the Nehru Trophy Boat race. In fact the Punnamada Kayal in Alappuzha or Alleppey is a must visit as it happens to be the venue of the annual Alappuzha snake boat carnival.

Set out on a lazy houseboat cruise on the languid Alappuzha backwaters alive with chirping cormorants and ducks. See the Chettikulangara Bhagvathy Temple and tour the Sree Krishna Temple, St. Sebastian Church and Edathua Church that is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from the main Alappuzha town.

Sunbathe under the tropical sun on the enchanting Alappuzha beach that is famous for the Vijaya Water Park and a 100-year-old pier that juts far out into the Arabian Sea. Enjoy bewitching Alappuzha with India Travel Portal and feel light and free as you gaze at natural vistas alive with raw beauty.

Shimmering emerald waterways interspersed with glassy lagoons and fresh water bays weave a magical spell on you as you explore mesmerizing Alappuzha, Kerala, South India.