Alleppey holiday provide opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of attractions and activities as listed below:

·         The backwaters provide the quintessential Kerala holiday experience. Take boat rides and cruise trips through the many rivers, canals, lakes and backwaters of Alleppey. In fact, cruises offer the opportunity to observe the vibrant wildlife of the place. Soak in the beautiful natural sceneries and float by locals busy doing their everyday chores along the coast.

·         The Pariyar Lake offers you the chance to catch some wild Indian elephants on one of its cruises.  

·         Sightseeing tours from Alleppey include the Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and the Alleppey beach along with its nineteenth century lighthouse. The Ambukuthis Hills and the Eddakal Caves are good walking spots.

·         Cycling and horse riding are great ways to explore the countryside during your Alleppey holidays. Guided cycling tours are offered by some tourist companies.

·         Kerala is one of the main wildlife and bird-watching places in India. The wetlands attract migratory birds from far and wide. The Pathiramanal Island (Vembanad Lake) and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are recommended spots.

·         Vijay Beach Part is a tourist hotspot in Alleppey. The playground and toy train keep the children engaged while you can enjoy a bright sunny family picnic. Facilities for hiring bicycles are also available.

·         Boating trips are available from the pier of the 140-year old lighthouse at Alleppey. The proud lighthouse is witness to the heydays of Alleppey as a major trade centre along the Indian coast.   

·         The warm waters of the Arabian Sea are perfect for enjoying swimming and a range of water sports.

·         The famous snake-boat race which happens annually in Alleppey is a crowd puller. Held on the second Saturday of every August, the race is a great watch and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Alleppey. More than a hundred oarsmen man the splendid snake-boats which were used as battleships in the past.    

·         Relive the bygone era by visiting the Krishnapuram Palace, the Kanakakkunu Palace, the Chettikulangara Bhagawathy Temple (houses the huge 1000-candle granite oil lamp), Sree Krishna Temple, Karaumadikuttan Buddha, Chavara Bhawan and the Church of St Sebastian.

·         The colourful and exciting festivals that you can catch on your Alleppey holidays include the 10-day Adoor Gajamela at the Sree Parthasarthy Temple which showcases the beautifully adorned elephants among other things. The dances at the Chettikulangara Bhagawathy Temple, the traditional crafts and elephant processions at the Sree Krishnaswamy Temple Festival, the snake-boat races, harvest festivals and water battles are other highlights.