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Alappuzha (Alleppey) – The Venice of the East

Alappuzha (Alleppey) – The Venice of the East

  • Distance: ~60 km (1.5 hrs)
  • Highlights:
    • Houseboat cruises on Vembanad Lake
    • Kuttanad paddy fields (below sea level farming)
    • Alappuzha Beach, Lighthouse, Revi Karunakaran Museum
  • Best For: Backwater day trips, village life, boat races
  • Tip: Take a morning cruise or Shikara ride from Punnamada