Amazing places to visit near Alleppey

Officially known as Alappuzha, Alleppey is a beautiful city in the Kerala state of India. To compliment your Alleppey trip, you can include some of the following cities.

Varkala

Varkala
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Varkala is a beautiful beach town in the Kerala state of India. A part of it is also backed by red-cliff which is covered with palm forest, adding to its beauty. The notable sites in this location are-

  • Varkala beach
  • Janardana Swamy temple
  • Ponnumthuruthu island
  • Varkala aquarium
  • Sivagiri Mutt

Distance between Alleppey and Varkala: 107 kilometers, 3 hours drive

Book a taxi from Alleppey to Varkala

Kochi

St. Francis Church fort kochi
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Kochi is also known as Cochin and is a coastal town of Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341. Some of the popular sites in Kochi include-

  • Ernakulam Shiva temple
  • Hill Palace
  • Indian Naval Maritime Museum
  • Antique Museum
  • Kochi Fort

Distance between Alleppey and Kochi: 54 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Alleppey to Kochi

Munnar

Pothamedu View Point Munnar
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Munnar is a beautiful Hill Station located in the Kerala state of India. The town captures the landscapes of the Western Ghats mountain range. Some amazing sites in Munnar include-

  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Munnar Tea Museum
  • Hydel Park
  • Pothamedu View Point
  • Mattupetty Dam

Distance between Alleppey and Munnar: 172 kilometers, 5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Alleppey to Munnar

Thiruvananthapuram

Padmanabhaswamy temple Thiruvananthapuram
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Thiruvananthapuram is also called as Trivandrum and is the capital city of Kerala. The place displays the British colonial architecture and presents several art galleries. The must visit place in Thiruvananthapuram is the Kuthira Malika also called the Puthenmalika palace, which presents a sneak peek into the Travancore Royal Family’s lifestyle.

Distance between Alleppey and Thiruvananthapuram: 146 kilometers, 4 hours drive

Book a taxi from Alleppey to Thiruvananthapuram

Ernakulam

Most of the cities of Kerala are beach towns. Ernakulam is one of the few mainland cities of Kerala state. It is also the commercial capital of the state, connecting Kerala to the rest of the country. Some interesting places in Ernakulam are-

  • Hill Palace
  • Vivekananda Statue
  • Kerala high court
  • Mangalavanam sanctuary

Distance between Alleppey and Ernakulam: 54 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Alleppey to Ernakulam

More about Ernakulam here.

Useful Links-

Alleppey: One-day trip planner

Best time to visit and how to reach Alleppey

Experience the Floating Market of Alleppey

Alleppey: A local food tour

Offbeat activities to participate in Alleppey