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Top Things To Do in Alleppey For Travelers

Wondering what activities to do & what not to?

A happy tourist couple on the upper deck of a traditional houseboat cruise in Alleppey backwaters

Houseboat Cruiseย 

Either go on a full day cruise or with overnight stay. The most classic Alleppey backwater tour

Kayaking in Alleppey

Kayaking

Paddle yourself around an island during sunrise or sunset, on a guided kayaking tour, for first timers.

Anybody can do it

A traditional canoe tour through the narrow village canals in Alleppey

Village Canoeing

A slow experience that takes you deep into the island villages & narrow canals of the backwater on a wooden canoe paddled by our local guide

Our local guide welcoming tourists at the meetup location before the ferry ride

Shikara Ride

A traditional, motorised boat that takes you around the backwaters faster and with comfy seating to sit back & relax

Couple chilling at Alleppey beach during sunset

Sunset by the Beach

The best place to watch the sunset at Alleppey is at the beach. And there’s multiple beaches here, with unique differences

Couple chilling at Alleppey beach during sunset

Taste some natural toddy

Freshly brewed from coconut trees, our local drink is definitely something to try ๐Ÿ˜‰

Couple chilling at Alleppey beach during sunset

Go fishing in the lake

Got time & patience? Learn some local fishing and catch some

Couple chilling at Alleppey beach during sunset

Explore seafood cuisines

We’ve got a wide variety of fishes from the ocean to the backwaters, prepared in truly Alleppey way

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Enter paddy fields

Walk through the stunning, lush green paddy fields in Kuttanad

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Visit Temples & Churches

Alleppey has some age old, famous Hindu temples & Christian churches that’ll blow your mind with it’s history & architecture

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Rent a bike

Explore the tiny district of Alleppey without limits

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Go on a bicycle tour

Get a bicycle & go through some picturesque roads during sunrise or sunset

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Take a ferry ride

Travel through the backwaters like a local by hoping on a public ferry boat.

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Do Yoga

Learn or practice yoga by the beach, with the help of an expert trainer

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Ayurvedic Massage

Give your body the break & rejuvenation it deserves. There’s plenty of authentic Ayurvedic centers in Alleppey

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Learn Kalari

Practice Kerala’s traditional martial art

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Visit the museums

There’s plenty of history to visit

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Stay in the backwaters

With a calm & peaceful lake view

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Stay by the beach

An extra bonus kinda place to stay in Alleppey

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Attend a cooking class

Learn how to prepare authentic Kerala dishes & cuisines from a local chef

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Beach adventure

There’s multiple adventure activities in the beach like paramotoring, speed boat ride, jetski & more

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Buy Kasavu Saree & Doti

Gift yourself Kerala’s unique & traditional wear before going home

Tourists exploring Alleppey backwater village by walking

Nightlife at Z Lounge

The only place where Alleppey is awake during the night. Grab some drinks & snacks by the beach

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