8 Best Things To Do In The “Venice Of The East”, Alleppey, India
Named the “Venice of the East,” Alleppey, the headquarters of backwater tourism, is well known for its backwater, canals, lagoons, beaches, and paddy fields. Located in the heart of the backwaters of Kerala, Alleppey is a tourism hotspot primarily due to its fascinating houseboats cruises in the rustic backwaters of Kerala. With a large network of inland canals and ports along the Malabar Coast, Alleppey was once the busiest center of trade and even today it is the center for Coir carpet industries and prawn cultivation. Alleppey was also one of the places where St. Thomas the Apostle built the Churches. Alleppey is also known for its spectacular Snake Nehru boat races held on the second Saturday of August, every year. The backwater cruise gives a first-hand experience of the lifestyle; fishing, toddy beating, Coir-making, prawn cultivation, etc. If you are planning to visit Alleppey, here are some of the top attractions: Read also: Best Things To Do In Kovalam, India ...