Location : Alleppey
Beach Activities : Swimming, Sun Bathing
Best time to Visit : November to June


About Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha or Alleppey is the land of shimmering backwaters, historic monuments, sandy beaches and plenty other amazing tourist attractions. The beach at Alappuzha boasts of velvety sands, towering palms, charming blue waters and a salubrious climate that draw umpteen visitors to this dreamland. The months of July and August host the famous Nehru trophy boat race where teams from around the state gather and compete for the coveted trophy. There are plenty of attractions for the entire family from swimming and sun bathing to the Vijaya Beach Park which has plenty of amusing attractions for children.

The beach can be visited any time of the year, however, the weather is at its pleasant best between the months of November and June, when the tourists can enjoy diverse activities such as water sports and sun bathing. The famous boat races are held during the months of July and August which makes Kerala worth visiting all round the year.

Location of Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha beach is located in the Alleppey district of Kerala, bordered by Arabian Sea on the west and Punnamada backwaters on the east. The capital of Kerala, Trivandrum is situated just 147 km from Alappuzha beach.

Alappuzha Beach Attractions
The beach at Alappuzha as also the surrounding areas are replete with a number of charming tourist attractions. The miles long stretch of the beach consists of golden sands which are perfect to just lay on or stroll about while watching the games of the sea. For the adventure lovers, there are other options of enjoyment such as swimming, surfing, beach volleyball and plenty of other enthralling activities.

Besides the activities at the beach, other nearby attractions include the 140 years old pier built in 1862 by captain Hugh Crawford. The old lighthouse located at the beach was used to guide vessels coming towards the shore during ancient times. A children's park houses numerous attractions which keep the children engaged.

Stay At
There are plenty of quality accommodation options available around Alleppey and other neighbouring cities. Some of the best rated hotels and resorts at Alleppey include the Punnamada Backwater Resort (4 star, situated in Alleppey, the resort is located just 4 km from Alleppey boat jetty, 8 km from railway station and 4 km from bus stand), Coir Village Resort (4 star, situated in Thrikunnapuzha, the resort is located just 10 km from railway station and 10 km from bus stand) and Rainbow Cruises (4 star, situated on V.C.N.B. Road, the resort is located just 10 km from railway station and 10 km from bus stand).

Getting There
By Air : Kochi is the nearest airport, situated just 86 km from Alappuzha. From Kochi, one can either board a train or a bus to reach Alappuzha. Indian Airlines has daily connections between Delhi and Kochi (Cochin).

By Rail : The nearest railhead is located just 5 km from the beach from where taxis and other local means of transport are easily available to reach the beach.

By Road : State transport buses provide regular services between Alappuzha and other major neighbouring cities including Thrissur, Kollam, Ernakulam and Trivandrum.