2. Also known as Alleppey popularly known as Venice of East due to its amazing network of
canals, rivers, streams, lakes and backwaters, which doubles as both transport and leisure
spots. The most sought destination for Backwater tourism. Alleppey has a wonderful past,
though the present town owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the
second half of 18th century, district of Alappuzha figures in classical Literature. The best thing
about Alappuzha and Kerala, in general, is the weather. Due to its proximity to the ocean, it is
more temperate than central India. The temperature rarely goes above 35 degrees Celsius and
never below 20 degrees. The best time to visit is from September to March. Monsoon is always
heavy. Now a day’s monsoon tourism is also popular from June to August.