Marari Beach
A fishing-village beach near Alappuzha with quiet palm-shaded resorts.
Alappuzha
Kerala's houseboat town on the backwaters, with its old pier and Marari Beach nearby.
- Best Time to Go
- Sep–Mar
Our full guide to Alappuzha is being written. It's on the South India list as Worth a Detour.
What to See
Alappuzha Beach
The town beach of the backwater capital, with an old pier and lighthouse.
No Must-See sights here.
Nearby
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Worth a DetourKottayam
Kerala
About 15 miles away
Kerala's town of letters, a base for Kumarakom, Vembanad Lake and Sabarimala.
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Must-SeeKerala Backwaters
About 26 miles away
Quiet houseboats through palm-lined canals, with Munnar's tea hills nearby.
Guide Coming Soon
Must-SeeKochi
Kerala
About 31 miles away
Kerala's old port: Chinese fishing nets, Dutch and Portuguese buildings, spice lanes and a major art biennale.
Guide Coming Soon
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