Situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, the town's commercial centre lives in a maze of canals. Alappuzha was once one of the best known ports along the coast of Malabar. The centre for Backwater Cruises in Kerala, the Backwaters of Alappuzha can be best experienced in a country boat.

Getting there
Air : The nearest airport is Kochi

Rail : The nearest railway station is Alappuzha

Best season to visit
Between August to March.