Alappuzha Beach - Alappuzha (Allepey)

Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations that are located in the well known district of Alappuzha. It is also known as the Backwater country and travelers from all over the world refer it as the Venice of East.

The district of Alappuzha is full of various beautiful lagoons, lakes, rivers and mostly importantly the never-ending Arabian Sea that borders the beach on the west. The chief attraction of Alappuzha beach is its pier, which stretches into the sea and is almost 140years old.

Alappuzha beach offers various activities like a park for children to play, swimming, fishing, boat races etc. Alappuzha beach is a lovely place with vast stretches of sand and no matter, whether one seeks seclusion or a maddening crowd it is an ideal holiday destination for everyone.

The main highlight of the Alappuzha beach is the boat race famously known as Nehru Trophy boat race. This race comprises of some of the finest boatmen in the world. The race is not only an event but is celebrated no less than any festival.

However the place is green always and all-round the year, but you want to enjoy to fullest then come in the monsoon season when water is at its max. The weather is moist and best for seeing the true colors of Kerala.

Kochi which is an international airport is just 85 kilometers from the Alappuzha beach.

From the airport you get plenty of transportations to come at the Alappuzha beach. If you prefer train then the nearest railway station (Alappuzha) is just 5 km from the beach.