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Alleppey

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The Venice of the East, Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha is the hub for Kerala's backwaters and thousands of houseboats. With its laid-back canals and lush greenery, it's the ideal location to unwind.
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24/7 Help desk

24/7 Help desk

24/7 Cafe

24/7 Cafe

Daily Events

Daily Events

Common areas

Common areas

Chatroom

Chatroom

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Things to do in Alleppey

Breakfast Village
Peaceful
English Breakfast

Breakfast Village

Peak Kerala morning energy — the kind of place that fixes your mood after a long travel day with a proper, sit-down breakfast.

Borma Cafe
Cafe
Desserts

Borma Cafe

Crazily artsy café where you come for the coffee and stay for flawless photo ops. Cozy, aesthetic, and very camera-friendly

Cafe Catamaran
Sunset
Beachfront

Cafe Catamaran

A beachfront café where you grab a table near the edge, wait for sunset, and let time slow down. The view does most of the heavy lifting.

Seashore Restaurant
Homely Food
Authentic

Seashore Restaurant

Auntie-core energy with full focus on food. Feels like eating at your Mallu friend’s house — comforting, authentic, and budget-friendly.

Cassia Restaurant
Seafood
Premium Dining

Cassia Restaurant

A premium, comfy pick for a solid Kerala meal without the chaos. Fine dining that decided to chill and be accessible.

Halais Restaurant
Family Restaurant
Multi-Cuisine

Halais Restaurant

Why Mallus love the Gulf — and why the Gulf loves Mallus. A reliable, crowd-loved spot for biryani and Arabian grills.

Kainakary Boating Terminal
Backwaters
Boating

Kainakary Boating Terminal

A local backwater hub for houseboats and shikara rides with a quieter, more authentic vibe. The floating bridge is the real show-stealer.

Punnapra Beach
Peaceful
Sunset

Punnapra Beach

Where history meets calm — once a site of uprising, now perfect for peaceful walks, sunsets, and quiet conversations by the sea.

Coir Museum
Quirky
Kerala Heritage

Coir Museum

The only museum where “hanging by a thread” is literal. Surprisingly fascinating dive into Kerala’s coir legacy and culture.

Vembanad Lake
Nature
Backwaters

Vembanad Lake

The longest lake in India and the heart of Kerala’s backwater life — houseboats, canals, coconut groves, and pure slow living.

St. Mary’s Forane Church
Serene
Church

St. Mary’s Forane Church

Consecrated in 427 AD, this is living history on the banks of the Pamba River — ancient, serene, and deeply spiritual.

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Serpent Worship
Spiritual Vibes

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

The legendary temple of 30,000 snakes, hidden inside a forest — ancient, mystical, and unlike anything else in Kerala.

Pulickattil Handicraft Shop
Shopping
Handicrafts

Pulickattil Handicraft Shop

Authentic Kerala handicrafts where your wallet turns into wooden elephants, Kathakali masks, and houseboats in record time.

Kerala Boutique
Traditionals
Textile

Kerala Boutique

Upgrade your wardrobe with Kerala drip — from classic kasavu sarees to modern kurtis, this is ethnic wear done right.

Pathiramanal Island Bird Sanctuary
Photography
Island

Pathiramanal Island Bird Sanctuary

A secret island in Vembanad Lake for bird nerds and nature lovers. Quiet, green, and straight out of a David Attenborough documentary.

Cafe Paradiso Espresso Coffee Shop
Peaceful
Breakfast

Cafe Paradiso Espresso Coffee Shop

Sit by the canal and sip proper espresso after finishing that annoying remote task. Calm backwater views, peak chill.

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