Alleppey Walking Tour
Alleppey, India
Why Walk Alleppey
Alleppey — officially Alappuzha — is the starting point for houseboat cruises through Kerala's backwater network, a system of interconnected lakes, canals, and rivers stretching along the coast. The annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, featuring massive snake boats crewed by over 100 rowers, is one of India's most spectacular sporting events.
Free Alleppey Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Alleppey walking tour with audio narration. Explore Backwater houseboat cruises, Alleppey Beach, Nehru Trophy Boat Race, plus hidden gems like Kayaking the narrow canals and Marari Beach, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Alleppey
- •Backwater houseboat cruises — traditional kettuvallam houseboats converted for overnight journeys through the canal network
- •Alleppey Beach — a long stretch of beach with a historic pier and lighthouse
- •Nehru Trophy Boat Race — an annual snake boat race on Punnamada Lake with crews of over 100 rowers
- •Kuttanad paddy fields — rice paddies in the backwaters farmed below sea level, one of the few places in the world where this occurs
Hidden Gems in Alleppey
- •Kayaking the narrow canals — smaller canals inaccessible to houseboats can be explored by kayak, passing through villages and under overhanging palms
- •Marari Beach — a quieter fishing village beach south of Alleppey with traditional fishing boats and fewer visitors
Walking Tip
The town itself is walkable, but the backwaters require a boat. Consider kayaking for a more intimate experience than the larger houseboats.
Best Time to Visit
October through March. The monsoon season (June-September) swells the waterways. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in August.
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