With the Kuttanad region and the Vembanad Kayal nearby, Alappuzha attracts tourists throughout the year. The criss-crossing canals in the area evoke comparisons with Venice, but the differences are also substantial. Amongst the notable sights is the palm covered Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Kayal, one hour by boat from Alappuzha.

Another beautiful temple is the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. It is built in a typical Kerala style and is dedicated to Sree Krishna. It was built between the 15th and the 17th A.D by a Chempakasherri ruler called Sri Devanarayan. The milk porridge called "Palpayasam" severed to the devotees is very famous.

Arthunkal Church, located at a distance of 23 km to north of Alleppey is one of the most important churches in entire state. Originally built in first century by St.Thomas, this church is considered as one of the seven original churches constructed by him. Most important pilgrimage site for Christians in Kerala, the best time to visit this church is during the month of January.

The Alleppey beach, Kerala considered one of the favourite tourist spot falls in the district of Alappuzha. Covered to the west by the Arabian sea, the beach boast of beautiful lakes, lagoons and several water crisscrosses. The immensely appealing Alleppey beach is also referred to as the Venice of the East.

The Krishnapuram Palace was built during the reign of Marthanda Varma, a Travancore king. This 18th century building was built in two-stories & crafted with traditional Kerala architectural features which include gabled roofs, dormer windows and narrow corridors. This particular palace is especially famous for its mural paintings as well as its architecture. One of the biggest mural paintings in all of Kerala is located here.

Pathiramanal is a small island in Muhamma panchayath of Alappuzha district.The name Pathiramanal means 'sands of night'. The scenic beauty of both sides of the lake as well as that of the island is mind blowing. It is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world.

Alleppey is known as the Venice of the East, Alleppey is an important backwater destination noted for its boat races, beaches, marine products & coir industry, Alappuzha is also home to Kuttanad – the Rice Bowl of Kerala, which is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

32 km South of Alappuzha) Situated near Harippad, this is a serpent shrine under the patronage of a brahmin family, headed by a priestess. The ancient shrine is an internationally renowned pilgrim centre dedicated to the Serpent God - Nagaraja. Sarpa Yakshi and Naga Yakshi are the beloved consorts of Nagaraja.

Vembanad (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is the longest lake in India,and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is also counted as one of the largest lakes in India. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad.

Punnamada Lake near Alleppey is host to the spectacular snake boat races that are annually held on the second Saturday of August. This competition is named after India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The story goes that when Nehru saw his first boat race, he got so into the competition that he jumped right into the boat that won the race, so the event was named after him.

A beach village in Alleppey, Mararikulam is commercially promoted for its established tourism instinct. A number of beach resorts and homes are strategically built to provide you with a comfortable holiday relieving you of tensions and worries.

Champakulam is a village in Kerala, India. It is in Alappuzha district. Champakulam is part of Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala, and is resplendent in green paddy fields, coconut groves and water fowl. Champakulam is an important tourist spot and is famous for the Moolam boat race.