7 days in Alappuzha Itinerary

Affectionately known as Alleppey to locals and tourists alike, Alappuzha acts as a major transport and cultural hub on the Kerala backwaters.

Get outdoors at Kerala Backwaters and Alappuzha Beach. Kids will appreciate attractions like Kayaking & Canoeing and Alleppey Backwaters. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alappuzha: Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple (in Kottayam) and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (in Kumarakom). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Marari Beach, admire the masterpieces at Revi Karunakaran Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Saras Exotic Birds Center, and gain insight at Kathakali.

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If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Cochin International Airport, Trivandrum International Airport and Calicut International Airport. In August in Alappuzha, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 28°C at night.