Best nearby Destinations & Day Trips

Alappuzha (Alleppey) – The Venice of the East

• Distance from Kottayam: 45 km (~1 hr)
• Type: Backwater destination

 Highlights:

• Houseboat cruises through canals
• Alappuzha Beach & Lighthouse
• Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
• Coir museum and local handicraft shops

 Unique Experiences:

• Take a sunset houseboat ride from Pallathuruthy
• Walk through canal-side markets
• Visit Revi Karunakaran Museum (marble, ivory, Tanjore art)

 Ideal for: Day trip (morning to evening)