Alleppey or Alappuzha is a pleasant little market town consisting of a number of islands surrounded by a network of lakes, lagoons and water bodies, thus making it one of the most bewitching backwater destinations in Kerala. Housing silvery beaches lined with swaying palm trees, this tiny heaven is packed with umpteen tourist attractions that make it hard to forget even after your dream vacation is over. Alleppey is also home to a varied species of plant and animal life.

Alleppey has always occupied an important place in the maritime history of Kerala owing to its proximity to the sea which makes it easily accessible to merchants and traders from across the world through the sea route. The place subsequently became the hub of coir making industry with the establishment of the first coir factory by a British captain.

Owing to its proximity to the sea, the climate of Alleppey is humid with not much difference in temperature during the summer (22 to 35 degrees) and winter (18 to 32 degrees) seasons. Although the place remains fairly cool and pleasant during the winters, it can be visited anytime between August and March.

Just 3 km outside Alleppey, Karumadikkuttan is a tiny village and an important Buddhist pilgrimage centre. The place houses a large centuries old black granite statue of Lord Buddha.

The 18th century palace of the Travancore kings is situated 47 km from Alleppey. Built in a unique Keralan style of architecture, the palace houses a collection of miniature paintings, bronze statues, antique furniture and beautiful sculptures. The most famous is the statue Gajendra Moksham, which is the largest of its kind in the state.