Alapuzzha is a beautiful tourist destination in India known for its beautiful backwaters, tranquil canals, beautiful lagoons, houseboat stays and the favorite snake boat race of Kerela! It's a famous picnic spot for the local Keralites. The city is so beautiful that it is named as Venice of the East. You'll find a lot of beautiful attractions in this city. Relish the charm of Houseboat stays in the backwaters of Alapuzzha!Best time to visitYou can visit Alapuzzha during the time of winters(November to February) and summers(March to May). This is the peak period when tourists visit the city. You can enjoy the boat ride in the beautiful backwaters of Aleppy. Amazing places of interestThere are several beautiful attractions in Alappuzha town. You can visit Alappuzha Beach. It's a beautiful sandy beach where you can enjoy the houseboat tours. Nature lovers can visit the Vembanad lake. You'll find magnificent bird reserves here in this city. Have fun on the Marari Beach. It's a long sandy beach where you can enjoy the music of the waves and several beach activities. Offer prayers to god in the beautiful Sree Krishna Swamy Temple. You can click pictures in front of the Basilica of St. Mary. Have fun in these beautiful places of interest.What to eat? Hunger BellsYou can try the authentic local cuisines of Alapuzzha like Puttu & Kadala(coconut rice cakes), Meen Vattichathu (Fish curry), Kozhi (Chicken curry). You'll fall in love with the fantastic taste of the curries that are served here in Aleppey.Best areas to stayTourists prefer to stay in the Thrikkunnapuzha area(suitable for budget accommodations and a wide variety of restaurants nearby) and Marari beach(luxury resorts are available in these areas). You can also stay in the Houseboats of Alapuzzha. Its a unique and enjoyable experience in its own. where to shopEnjoy shopping in the beautiful markets like Alappuzha Vazhicherry Market, Kommadi Market, Premier Hypermarket and Punnapra Market place. You can buy beautiful souvenirs like handicrafts and several handmade items from here. Have fun shopping in the beautiful city of Alapuzzha.Major sightseeingVisit the famous Alappuzha lighthouse and museum, that will take you back to the centuries when you can learn about the various important facts related to the history of Alapuzzha. Marvel at Kerala styled architecture of the Krishnapuram Palace. You'll also find several beautiful artifacts over here. You can pray silently in the beautiful Mullakkal Temple. Its a sacred temple of the Alappuzha people. Enjoy the views of the beautiful paintings and sculptures in the Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum. Kids would love to enjoy the visit to the beautiful Amaze World amusement park. Have fun of several rides and thrill in this amusement park. Enjoy the sightseeing of the beautiful city of Aleppy. Do visit this Venice of the East.