
Top Things To Do in Alleppey For Travelers
Wondering what activities to do & what not to?

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

Kayaking
Paddle yourself around an island during sunrise or sunset, on a guided kayaking tour, for first timers.
Anybody can do it

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

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

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

Taste some natural toddy
Freshly brewed from coconut trees, our local drink is definitely something to try ๐

Go fishing in the lake
Got time & patience? Learn some local fishing and catch some

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

Enter paddy fields
Walk through the stunning, lush green paddy fields in Kuttanad

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

Rent a bike
Explore the tiny district of Alleppey without limits

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

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

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

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

Learn Kalari
Practice Kerala’s traditional martial art

Visit the museums
There’s plenty of history to visit

Stay in the backwaters
With a calm & peaceful lake view

Stay by the beach
An extra bonus kinda place to stay in Alleppey

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

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

Buy Kasavu Saree & Doti
Gift yourself Kerala’s unique & traditional wear before going home

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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