Kerala, India

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Venice of the East — houseboat cruises through a 1,500 km network of backwaters, canals and lagoons.

Right nowupdated 4 h ago

The backwaters of Alleppey are home to diverse bird species and aquatic wildlife. Recent weather shows a mild 25.9°C with nearly 60mm of rain in the past week. If you visit this week, be prepared for occasional showers but enjoy the calm waterways and seafood spots.

Confidence: 50%

Weather

7-day forecast

26°C93% humidity

Tue 2

31°

25°

19 mm

Wed 3

29°

25°

20 mm

Thu 4

27°

25°

44 mm

Fri 5

27°

26°

45 mm

Sat 6

27°

25°

40 mm

Sun 7

27°

26°

39 mm

Mon 8

28°

26°

26 mm

☀️ Sun & Daylight

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🌅 Sunrise

06:02 AM

🌇 Sunset

06:43 PM

📸 Golden hour

06:13 PM

⏱️ Daylight

12h 41m

Dawn 05:40 AM · Dusk 07:04 PM · Critical for ADV rides — avoid mountain roads after dusk.

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Traveller Rating

Trip Cost Estimate

Days at Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Travellers

Accommodation (Eco-resort)₹12,000

Food & drinks (local meals)₹1,800

Local transport (within destination)₹1,800

Per person₹15,600

Total for 2 people₹31,200

Mid-range estimate. Excludes travel to/from Alleppey (Alappuzha), activities & entrance fees.

Air Quality

No station within 15 km.

Crowd Level

Quiet

Off-season — fewer crowds, easier bookings.

Rainfall

24 hours5 mm

7 days59 mm

30 days255 mm

7-Day Forecast

Tue🌧️31°25°19.2mm

Wed🌧️29°25°20.2mm

Thu🌧️27°25°43.7mm

Fri🌧️27°26°44.9mm

Sat🌧️27°25°40.2mm

Sun🌧️27°26°39.3mm

Mon🌧️28°26°25.5mm

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Travel Tips for Alleppey (Alappuzha)

🍽️ Food Safety

•Eat at resort restaurants — they cater specifically to tourists and maintain good hygiene.
•Avoid food stalls outside the park gates — they serve rushed tourists and quality is inconsistent.
•Pack light snacks for early morning safaris when restaurants are closed.

Try locally: Forest department canteen food (basic but safe) · Resort buffet breakfast · Packed lunch boxes from lodges

🏨 Where to Stay

Forest lodges₹2,000–₹6,000/night

Inside or adjacent to the park — book 30+ days ahead as slots fill fast.

Eco-resorts₹3,000–₹10,000/night

Include safari and meals — calculate total cost before comparing to hotels.

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Places to visit in Alleppey (Alappuzha)

10 places to explore nearby

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Temple0.4 km away

Saukar Masjid

The Saukar Masjid is a mosque in the Alappuzha district, in the state of Kerala, India. Completed in 1850, the mosque is an historically important structure in the Alappuzha district.

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Mullakkal

Mullakkal is an area in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India. It is part of Alappuzha municipality. This is the main town center of the Alleppey town.

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Mullakkal Temple

The Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Mullakkal, Alappuzha, Kerala, India. The temple was designed and built in the old Kerala style. The temple grounds is filled with jasmine plants, after which the place may have been named, since 'mullai' in Tamil and 'mulla' in Malayalam mean jasmine. There are several stories related to the origin of the temple and its foundation. The idol i

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Attraction0.6 km away

Aryad South

Aryad South is a village in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.

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Peak1.1 km away

Diocese of Aizawl

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.

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Temple1.1 km away

Diocese of Alleppey

The Diocese of Alleppey is the Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in the city of Alappuzha in the ecclesiastical province of Thiruvananthapuram in India. It lies along the Arabian Sea between the dioceses of Kochi and Kollam, covering an area of approx. 333 square kilometers.

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Museum1.1 km away

Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum

The Revi Karunakaran Museum

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Alappuzha

Alappuzha or Alleppey is a municipality and town on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is the district headquarters of the Alappuzha District, and is located about 130 km (80.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Alappuzha has a population of 240,991 people, and a population density of 3,675/km2 (9,520/sq mi).

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Alappuzha Assembly constituency

Alappuzha State assembly constituency is one of the 140 state legislative assembly constituencies in Kerala in southern India. It is also one of the seven state legislative assembly constituencies included in Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency. The current MLA is A.D. Thomas of INC.

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