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8 Enjoyable Activities To Do In Alleppy On Your Weekend Getaway

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Alleppey is among the most beautiful tourist destinations in Kerala. This place is famous for its delightful backwaters and houseboat cruises. Nothing can defeat the amazing feeling of staying in a houseboat in Alleppey. This place has beaches, rivers, lagoons, canals and many other natural beauties except forest. And it is also known for its wellness treatments, which include Ayurvedic massages and spas. There are so many interesting activities to do in Alleppey they are: 

1. Backwater Houseboat Cruise:

Nothing can be more relaxing in Alleppey than to go on a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey. You can spend around 1-2 days in a houseboat, and enjoy an excellent relaxation time. Watch the passing greenery as the houseboat makes its way peacefully through the serene waters. alleppey boat house cruising is the best things to do in Kerala. You can enjoy the paddy fields near the backwaters, palm trees, and other beautiful attractions.


2. Sunset at Pozhiyoram:

Pozhiyoram is a small beach but is perfect to capture breathtaking sunsets through your lens. You can enjoy the sunset as the orange ball of fire plunge into the ocean in the west. If you are a photo enthusiast, you can take amazing pictures during sunset as a silhouetted fishing boat on the sun setting beach makes a good photo. 


3. Uduppi Breakfast:

If you are a foodie person, you can enjoy the traditional Kerala food in a Uduppi hotel. The food is served on a banana leaf and has some amazing items like Puttu Kadalla, a Kerala style curry, appam, vada, and other traditional Kerala food. All items will have a coconut taste in it. Banana chips and fried banana coated with dough are the specialties of this place. There are a lot of Uduppi hotels in Alleppey. Try to choose a good one by reading the reviews.


4. Visiting Krishnapuram Palace:

Visiting this Krishnapuram palace is among the most interesting things you can do in Alleppey. This historical palace is a marvel of Kerala architecture and is a gift for history buffs, and lovers of architecture. It now is a museum, having rare sculptures, canvas paintings, bronze antiques, and many others. Gajendra Mural,11 Feet long is the most important attraction in this palace. It is truly an authentic and traditional palace of Kerala.


5.Visiting Karumadikuttan Statue:

In Kalmadi village, You can find 10th century Buddha statue. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Alleppey. Karumadi is a statue of Lord Buddha and is a pilgrimage site of the followers of Buddhism. The Karumadi village also has so many paddy fields and inlet water irrigation system which are very attractive to watch in the early morning when the fields are drenched in dewdrops.


6: Watching Snake Boat Race:

During the Onam festival, a traditional boat race is conducted in Alleppey. It is a visually rich spectacle to watch the longboats racing through the waters of the Punnamada Lake. It is an exciting and lively action to enjoy. A lot of international tourists participate and watch the event.


7.Shopping in Markets:

Shopping can be a different experience in Alleppey. There are many shopping complexes, small stores, and street-side stalls. The maritime items are very popular with visitors. But the things that you are most likely to buy here are spices, handicrafts, South Indian jewelry, coir products, textiles, trinkets, souvenirs, and carpets.


8. Visit the Coir Museum:

Coir museum is an International Coir Museum in Alleppey is where you see many products made from dried coconut husk. There are bags, ornaments, birds, wall hangings, and a lot more. You can also watch how coir is processed and how coir is shaped to give attractive shapes and designs. You can shop for mementos, handicrafts at the souvenir shop.




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