Alleppey: The Venice Of East

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Alleppey is famous as 'Venice of East' because of availability of huge network of canals, lagoons and lakes. The city is considered as the busiest trade centre and it has excellent harbor along Malabar shore. Many merchants visit this town to search black gold. Alleppey is still a large centre for coir carpets and prawn farming. The natural loveliness of Alleppey attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is a well-liked honeymoon spot and a perfect location to witness animal and bird life. Many Alleppey tour packages are available at affordable prices.

HOW TO REACH ALLEPPEY?

Kochi is the best option for the travelers coming from North. From Kochi they can hire a taxi or can take a bus for Alleppey. Trivandrum is the other nearest airport. Many International flights are also available from these airports. Alleppey is also well connected to Cochin by train.

TOUR PACKAGES FOR ALLEPPEY

Many water sports lovers visit Alleppey every year since many water attractions are available here. Therefore all Alleppey tour packages ...
... include variety of options for water sports. A special houseboat package for honeymooners is also available in Alleppey. It allows a honeymoon couple to see the picturesque islands and beautiful sights of backwaters with coconut trees and paddy fields. But this special Alleppey vacation package for honeymoon couples should be booked in advance because this package is always in high demand.

HOLIDAYS IN ALLEPPEY

Alleppey is a charming city positioned in Kerala. The peak tourist season is between October and February, when tourists have to book in advance for Alleppey hotels. All the hotels located in Alleppey give the tourist an outstanding view of the green paddy fields. Hotels located just near the beach are the preferred spot but are little costly. Boat houses with several amenities like kitchen and air conditioned bedrooms are also available in the town. Most Alleppey hotels offers real flavor of Kerala food.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ALLEPPEY

Kumarkom Bird Sanctuary, St. Andrews Church, Karumadi, Pandavan Rock, Krishnapuram Palace etc should not be missed in Alleppey. You can visit most of these places by auto rickshaw. Most of the sightseeing spots are normally covered in Alleppey vacation package.