Also known as the Venice of the East, the beautiful town of Alleppey is famous for its picturesque locales. Home to the famous backwaters of Kerala, a tour to Alleppey is a definite must include if you are planning a trip to Kerala. The most prominent feature of this tiny hamlet is definitely the pristine natural beauty of the backwaters, which are also the site of the famous Snake boat races to which Kerala owes much of her fame as a major tourist destination of India. cashing in on her fame as one of the world's most favorite holiday destinations are the various hotels in Alleppey which offer warm hospitality to the tourists in Kerala.
Reaching Alleppey is extremely easy as the place is well connected to the rest of Kerala. The nearest airport to Alleppey is the one at Kochi called the Kochi International Airport, which is located at a distance of 85 kms from Alleppey town. Alleppey has its own railway station which is located at a distance of 5 kms from the beach. Well-connected to a number of important cities of the region, Alleppey is at a distance of just 160 kms from Trivandrum via the NH-47, while Cochin lies at a distance of around 70 kms. Alleppey is well-connected with a number of important cities of the region by water which include Cochin, Quilon and Kottayam.
