Alappuzha Beach, Kerala – Things to do at Alappuzha Beach

The Alappuzha beach, popularly known as the Alleppey Beach, is well known for local getaways. Its inherent and natural beauty along with a 150 year old pier that stretches out into the sea makes the place even more attractive. Picnicking beside the beach and relaxing under the palm groves are fantastic options to those planning a visit to the beach. Alleppey Beach is also a host to many festivals like Alappuzha Beach Festival and Sand Art festival.

Additionally, the pristine beauty of Alleppey Beach is not the only attraction here, some exciting attractions and activities are present in and around Alappuzha Beach. A plus point for the people visiting the beach is the Vijaya Beach Park that has many amusement amenities for the visitors. Another reason for the beach to become the most popular attraction in Kerala is The Nehru Trophy Boat Race which takes place every year in August in the backwaters in the vicinity of the beach.

Things to do at Alappuzha Beach

The gentle terrain of Alappuzha Beach acts as the perfect destination for you to pursue all your beach dreams! From taking long and lazy strolls along the sandy shore to exciting and thrilling fun-filled activities, there is just so much that you can do here. Some of the most popular or local favourite activities at Alappuzha Beach include:

1. Water Sports

If you enjoy the thrill, then you must try water sports on the backwaters. You can choose between surfing, motorboat riding, parasailing, and boat races, each of which is a new and refreshing way for exploring the terrain. The water sports that take place in the Emerald Backwaters is a refreshing experience and there are also houseboats available here as well. The beach is popular for the Snake Boat Races which take place in its vicinity during the festival of Onam.

2. Relaxing Activities

Try to explore your inner self by taking part in meditation and yoga at yoga  and ayurvedic centres near Alappuzha. These sessions are usually held pretty early in the morning so that you can witness the sunrise for yourself.

3. Shopping

Mullakkal Street offers you different kinds of souvenirs and other stuff like spices, bags, rugs, and dresses among a variety of other fascinating local articles. Once you have had your fill of the beach activities, don’t forget to pay a visit to Mullakkal Street for a quick shopping session. 

4. Mouth Watering Food

KreamKorner outlets, located at Mullackal or Cullan Roads, serve delicious North Indian delicacies, Tandoori along with the popular dishes of Alleppey like very famous Alleppey fish curry. Harbour Restaurant at Beach Road is appropriate for European, Indian, and Chinese Cuisines. These are the most famous outlets in the area so do visit them.

5. Vijaya Beach Park 

Within the approximate distance of around 450 m from the main beach, Vijaya Park is a house of amusement particularly built for children. Equipped with many kinds of rides, the park is capable of keeping the little ones occupied for hours. It also offers cycling, toy trains, and boating facilities. Vijaya Beach Park situated in the close vicinity of Alleppey Beach is a pretty pocket-friendly way to spend a fun-filled and exciting weekend with your family.

6. Alappuzha Lighthouse 

At a distance of 300 m from the beach lies the oldest lighthouse of Kerala. In the year 1862, under the rule of Rama Varma Maharaja of Travancore the construction of the lighthouse was finished. This served as an important trade centre and was among the busiest ports of Kerala. Today, the lighthouse still stands even after 150 years of its construction and serves as a captivating attraction for its visitors. Intriguingly, the lighthouse is still a manned station.

Best Time to Visit Alappuzha Beach 

The ideal time to visit Alappuzha Beach is between October and February, as during this time it is not very humid and there is very little to no rainfall. The very famous Alappuzha Beach festival is an annual event that is held during April, hosting an array of events like the well known Sand Art festival showcased by many sand artists who are from in and around Alappuzha.

If you’re planning a trip to Alleppey, Kanichukulangara or even Kerala as a whole, you must try visiting the Alappuzha Beach not very far from Kanichukulangara. Also, If you’d like to stay just beside the Kanichukulangara Devi Temple while planning to participate in some rituals at the temple, or if you have a preference to staying in close proximity to the above-mentioned vacation spots, then you could always choose Devi Royal Residency for your stay. 

Check out Devi Royal Residency’s comfortable, premium, and luxurious accommodations which are made keeping an entire family’s comfort in mind, and the place is truly devoted to serving tourists, and devotees travelling to the temple, alike. Rooms with furnishing, ample space, and also a mini kitchen to cook your own food while you are on an extended stay, awaits you on your next visit to Kerala – “Gods Own Country”.

We look forward to your visit, feel free to reach us at (0478  2862177 ) if you have any queries or requests that we can help you with.