Alappuzha's Unmissable Backwaters and Culture

Alappuzha's landscape is defined by the vast Vembanad Lake and a network of canals that serve as the region's primary transport arteries. This selection features the 17th-century Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, famous for its traditional Kerala architecture, and the historic 1862 Alleppey Lighthouse. The list also highlights key transit hubs like the Muhamma and Alappuzha boat jetties, which connect the town to Kumarakom, and the Punnamada Lake finishing point, the site of the annual Nehru Trophy snake boat race.

Muhamma Boat Jetty

Ferry terminal providing public water transport across Vembanad Lake to Kumarakom.

Amabalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

Built in the 17th century, this temple is known for its traditional Kerala architectural style and the Ambalapuzha Palpayasam, a sacred sweet milk porridge offering.

Vembanad

Vembanad is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest lake in the state of Kerala.

Allepey Lighthouse

Established in 1862, this was the first lighthouse on the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala. It features a staircase leading to a gallery with views of the Alappuzha beach.

Nehru Trophy Boat race Finishing point

Located on Punnamada Lake, this site marks the conclusion of the annual Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali, a traditional snake boat race held every August.

Alapuzha Boat Jetty

Central hub for State Water Transport Department (SWTD) ferries and private houseboats navigating the backwater canal network.

Ferry

Boarding point for public water transport services connecting the mainland to remote island villages across the backwaters.

Alappuzha railway station

Alappuzha railway station is located at Alappuzha, Kerala, India. The station is a major station on the Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line.