For the ones looking for offbeat in this rather famous place, the rice fields of Kuttanad are nothing less than delightful. And then, we have the world famous backwaters—the very sight of these is enough to evoke a sense of wonder and amazement.
Alleppey Beach
Surrounded by the more famous Beaches of Kovalam and Varkala,Alleppey Beach is surprisingly solitary.
At a drive of around 30 minutes from the town's centre, it is a beach bum's dream come true.
A perfect place to watch a sunset, Alleppey beach also has a lighthouse for that bird's eye view.
Remains of a 137 year old bridge still stand at the beach, reminders of the more glorious days of Alleppey, when it was a major sea port of Kerala
Vembanad Lake
India’s longest and perhaps one of the most beautiful lakes, Vembanad also makes for the largest wetland system of India. The water body is so huge that it connects three districts—Kottayam, Ernakulam and Alleppey.Malabar Catholic Forane Church
Established in 427 AD, this is one of the oldest churches in India. Built right by the side of the Periyar river, this church makes for a surreal sight. You can reach it by taking a ferry or a houseboat when you explore the backwaters
Pathiramanal Island
Pathiramanal Island is like some treasure trove for birdwatchers. Surrounded by the stunning backwaters, it is home to thousands of migrating birds from all over the world
Kuttanad
Kuttanad, also known as the rice bowl of Kerala, is one of the more offbeat attractions in Alleppey. It is much loved for its lush green paddy fields, where you can watch the farmers practice ancient methods of farming
Mannarasala Temple
Also known as Sree Nagaraja Temple, the Mannarasala Temple is much revered by the devotees of the serpent god. It is located in the middle of a forest glade and has more than 30,000 images of snakes
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