Alleppey Beach, which is also known as the Alappuzha Beach, is famous for its amazing breath-taking beauty with a long coastline. The beach is surrounded by palm trees, an ancient lighthouse, green and flourishing garden in the shore and more. Walk in the white sand of Alleppey and you will be mesmerised by the natural scenic beauty of the beach. You will get to view the fishing techniques by the local people. There is also a garden beside the beach named as “Amaze World”, which is especially for kids. They can have fun out there.

Marari Beach is another beautiful beach located in Alappuzha District of Kerala and is 11 Km from Allepey/Alappuzha town of Maraikulam. This small, clean and tidy beach is one of the best picnic spots for visitors who come from across the globe. Tourist can have an amazing time in the beach.

Located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha, there is a beautiful palace and a museum named as “Krishnapuram Palace”. The palace was built in a Kerala architectural style with gabled roof, narrow corridor and dormer windows. The museum has different paintings and mural painting, which is titled “Gajendra Moksham” of 154 square feet (14.3 m2) size. Visit the palace to have the glimpse of the historical beauty of paintings, know about the lives of the South Indian people. Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Vembanad is one of the the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. The area of the lake is around 785 mi² and length around 59.96 mi. It is one of the best backwater tourism destinations for tourists. The lake is surrounded by coconut trees and you can just imagine the beauty of the place. The expanse is very vast and people can have lots of fun in the open air of the place. The lake is 13 km from the Kottayam railway station.

Kuttanad is popularly known as the “rice bowl of Kerala”. The place has vast paddy fields situated in the Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts, in the state of Kerala. It is famous for producing rice from ancient times. The region is also famous for boat race in the Ramankari Backwaters. Visitors love the socio-cultural life of the place. The green paddy fields will just give you a mesmerising feeling. You will see the busy farmers engrossed in different farming activities in the field.

The Alappuzha Lighthouse is another attraction in Alleppey. It is located in the coastal town of Alappuzha in Kerala. It was built in 1862 and one of the oldest lighthouse. The old architectural beauty captivates the minds and soul of visitors. The view is amazing. The lighthouse of nearly 39 m height tall with long winding staircase.

Karumadi Kuttan is a famous Buddhist pilgrim centre located in Ambalapuzha in Alappuzha. The statue is one of the oldest statue around 11th century old of Lord Buddha. Discover the Buddhist religion in Karumadi Kuttan.

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is one of the most visited places in Alleppey. It is located in 13 Km from Alleppey. Ambalappuzha is a small town in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. The place is also known as the ‘Dwaraka of the south’. The Temple has array of Mural paintings, which captivates the visitors.

St. George Forane Church Edathua is one of the favourite attractions in Alleppey. It is located in bank of the River Pampa in Kuttanad, Alappuzha district, Kerala and 23 Km from the southeast of Alappuzha.

St. Andrew’s Basilica, Arthunkal is also known as the St. Andrew’s Forane Church. It is located in the Arthunkal, Alappuzha district in Kerala. The Church was built by the Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. It is believed that the place possessed magical powers to heal the body and mind. It is the first Basilica in the diocese of Alleppey and the seventh Basilica in Kerala. Pay a visit this amazing place to get other mesmerising beauty of wildlife, bird sanctuary, migratory birds and animals and more.

It is one of the oldest Churches in India. The Church is situated on the bank of the backwaters about 11 Km from Allepey. You will love the murals paintings and the sculptures in the Church. The surrounding of the Church is pretty calm and clean. Every year a huge number of visitors pay a visit to the place. The Church is one of the world-renowned centres of pilgrimage. Here people can know about the culture and lifestyle of the Christians. Apart from that, the Church is providing housings to around 2500 families.

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is conducted on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year. On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lake front is transformed into a sea of humanity with an estimated two lakh people, including tourists from abroad for watching it. For the people of each village in Kuttanad, a victory at this race for their village boat is something to be celebrated for months to come.

Boat races are synonymous with Kerala’s identity and Champakkulam is a name that resonates loudly across God's Own Country. It is the oldest Snake Boat Race in the State and kicks off the boat race season annually. The Pampa River plays host to this race held in Champakkulam, a village in Alappuzha district. Held normally in June or July, the crowds it draws are enormous. Massive boats splitting the waters apart as ancient boat songs are hummed make for an exhilarating experience. This is the event that kicks off the boat racing frenzy which takes over the State for the next few months.

Much to the enthusiasm of boat race buffs, the much-awaited the boat race in Karuvatta is all set to commence on 14 September 2019, as part of the Onam celebrations. This year the race is part of Champions Boat League (CBL), 2019. The race is held in the leading canal near the Thottapally spillway at Karuvatta in Alappuzha district. crowds, locals and tourists alike, would gather around to watch these 100 ft boats compete against each other with much fervor. As the onlookers anxiously wait for the boats to glide through the backwaters, a colorful water parade precedes the race. The curled end of the boats resembles a cobra hood and it is from this resemblance of the shape that the name ‘snake boat’ is derived. Highly skilled artisans work diligently in crafting these boats to perfection. Come witness the celebration as the tranquil backwaters of Aleppey change into fierce festive grounds.

Legend has it that residents of a remote village were once instructed to approach a whirlpool in a vision. On reaching the location in Kayamkulam Lake, they discovered a beautiful idol of the Hindu deity, Sree Subramanya. Today, among the many boat races that grace the waters across God’s Own Country, the Payippad Boat Race is among the most anticipated. Held on the Payippad River in Alappuzha, it commemorates the installation of the idol at the Subramanya Swamy Temple. It has among the highest volume of boat races in the entire State and is a truly joyous and vibrant event.

Every year, the placid waters of the River Pamba plays host to a magnificent feat- the Uthradam Thirunal Pamba Boat Race. Held during Uthradam, one of the most auspicious days of Onam (the harvest festival of Kerala), the boat race enjoys a wide participation with locals and tourists thronging the banks of the river and egging on the rowers with much fervour. This grand water regatta unleashes such a visual splendour that travellers arrive in large numbers from far and wide to watch this glorious spectacle. The serene waters of the River Pamba at Neerettupuram in Alappuzha is transformed into a race track as majestic snake boats slice through the waters to the rhythmic notes of the boat songs. The water sport witnesses a participation of more than 100 oarsmen in snake boats. The oarsmen chant the vanchipaattu (boat songs) and beat their oars on the waters in unison to propel their boats to the finishing point. The rowers compete with all their vigour to bag the prestigious K.C. Mammen Mappillai Trophy.