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Alleppey also known as Alappuzha, is a small town of Kerala. The district headquarters of Alleppey is famous for its beautiful canals, backwaters and lagoons. A popular tourist destination, Alleppey was

described as the 'Venice of the East' by Lord Curzon. Alleppey is renowned for its coir factories, fish and lakes. Snake boat races are the most important traditional event in Alleppey, which usually held between August and October. During the event the thin boats are oared by up to 120 oarsmen. Alleppey is connected to other parts of Kerala by waterways, including the popular tourist place Kumarakam.

Kuttanadu is sandwiched between the sea and the hills. It is one of the very few places in the world, where farming is done below sea level. Once called as the "Keralathinte Nellara" (rice bowl of Kerala),

Kuttanadu is popular because of its paddy fields and dedicated farmers. Kuttanadu is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala and the venue of most of the snake boat races of Kerala.

The temple located in the heart of town, offers glimpses of the coir manufacturing process from the coconut husk. In addition there are also many shops selling coir matting and carpets at cheaper prices.

The temple is situated at Ambalapuzha, 14 km from Alleppey. One of the most famous temple of Kerala, the temple boasts of the typical temple architectural style of the state. The temple is equally famous for

its palpayasam, a sweet milk porridge offered to the diet. The temple's main festival occurs every year in the month of March/April.

The boat race was started in 1952, on the occasion of the visit of then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru to Alleppey. The boat race is now a major event held on the second Saturday of every August.

During the event the gigantic snake-boats of Kerala are powered up by over 100 rowers in each boat.

Situated 22 Kms north of Alleppey, Arthinkal is famous for the St. Andrews Church established by Portuguese missionaries in 1951. The feast of St. Sebastian is held here every year in January.

The 18th century palace located 47 Kms from Alleppey, was built during the reign of the Travancore monarch, Marthanda Varma. The double-storied structure displays typical

characteristics of Kerala architecture in its gabled roofs, dormer windows, narrow corridors. The palace houses one of the largest mural paintings in Kerala, called the Gajendra Mokshm. Inside the palace is a museum, which has the collection of antique sculptures, painting and bronzes.