Alleppey Backwaters Kerala

A picturesque hamlet that spreads across both Alleppey and Kottayam district, Kuttanad is also known as the 'Ride Bowl of Kerala' due its vast paddy cultivation. But the fact that Kuttanad is among the only few places in the entire globe where cultivation is actually done below the sea level, makes it a much more fascinating place to visit while on a Kerala tour.

A perfect escapade for all the holiday mongers, Marari Beach (or Mararikulam Beach) showcases an ideal mix of leisure, fun, excitement, peace, and serenity. Home to some of the world-class Ayurvedic centres in India, this beach can keep you well-introduced with the vastness of the Arabian Sea and its swaying beauty!

If you are willing to take a break from the silent backwaters, and delve deep into the bosom of Arabian Sea, Alappuzha Beach is the place for you. Showcasing a mixed range of flora, leisure activities, day-outings, and adventure options, this is the place where the might of the sea meets and greets the silent beauty of the backwaters.

Famed as the longest lake in India, Vembanad Lake flaunts its enchanting beauty across several places in Kerala. However, while romancing the Alleppey Backwaters, you can enjoy the best of while relaxing in a houseboat.

If you are a nature lover who facies watching the colourful birds, you definitely cannot miss a visit to the Pathiramanal Island in Kerala! This is one such place, where the crystal sand can behold all your senses with their magical spell!

Kerala, the "God's Own Country" is also known for its fascinating architecture; a visit to Krishnapuram Palace in Layamkulam can be a lively witness to this. An 18th century heritage palace, it is located around 49km from Alleppey and is rated as one of the finest existing piece of Kerala architecture.

A pious pilgrimage, the Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala stands for devotion and sanctity among the Hindu devotees. Built during the 8th century, this sacred temple has a deity that holds a whip in one hand (right) and a 'shankhu' in the other (left).

Situated along the shorelines of the Arabian Sea, the Arthunkal Church is among the oldest churches in Kerala. While the religious visitors throng this pious church with total devotion, leisure seekers visit the spot to enjoy the mesmeric sunset views along with the peace and calmness that dwells here.

Seating on the banks of the picturesque Pampa River, Champakulam is yet another gorgeous villages to visit in Kerala. An extended version of Kuttanad, this quaint hamlet resonates nature's pristine beauty with its lush vegetation and intrinsic network of water-bodies.

This granite statue of Lord Buddha testifies the fact that Kerala is a land of diverse religious faiths and significance. Interestingly, this statue don not have its left portion and is believed to hold mystic healing powers by the devotees.