Alappuzha, the tourist capital of Kerala is seldom defined along with backwaters and the boating along with them. Moreover, if you had already been to this alluring destination, very deservingly called the Venice of the East, you would probably have regarded of them only as a backwater destination and everything is centred on them. However, there is a lot more to be explored at Alappuzha, even though, a boat cruise through its serene backwaters is quite irresistible to the tourists plying to the place. Here, in this blog, you are to get acquainted with the place more as a local and will avail certain holidaying ideas to explore them more than its backwaters. The following could be the engaging things to do in Alappuzha other than boating.
Admire nature’s beauty at Mararikulam beach
With these many backwaters in the outskirt of Alappuzha, you could get to predict the existence of beach destinations in the proximity. And you had been almost accurate with your predictions as you could get to drop into a beachside without travelling much from the backwaters. One such noteworthy destination could be the Mararikulam beach. The white sandy beach lined up with numerous coconut palms is already a refreshing sight to look at. Moreover, this less crowded beachside can be easily accessed on the way to Kochi from Alappuzha town.
Dine at any Rooftop Restaurant
For this interesting thing to do, you have to take a break from the programmes enlisted in your tour packages and arrange for a dinner at a rooftop restaurant. They are already a loveable activity to be engaged in even if you are a family or a couple. Metropolitans such as Mumbai and Chennai have got numerable options to choose from. However, the one that makes such activity amazing here in Kerala is the scenic views in the backdrop. The lights illuminated from different sources get reflected on the backwaters providing a mesmerizing view and also savouring some unique dishes.
Set out for a road to Ernakulum from Alappuzha
Having a cool straight national highway traversing through these two important districts, you could plan for a road trip from Alappuzha where you could get to get introduced to the cultures and traditions followed in these places. Yet another boon of this particular travel route is that you could get to witness the beautiful sight of several gorgeous water bodies and the bridges built across them. And on other parts, either side of the roads will be grown with large shady trees. So you are experiencing lush greenery of Kerala for which they are known for. Furthermore, it would be joyous to watch those unique products produced from both the regions sold by the streets.
Take your kids to Vijaya Park
They are yet another point adjacent to the city centres where the younger ones of your family could entertain themselves and have fun. Several interesting rides had been installed in the premises of the park, including toy train. Just like every significant point of Alappuzha are positioned close to any sort of water bodies, the Vijaya Park can also be reached by walking a few a distances from the major starting point of a waterway. So you may witness the aesthetic side of this region while your kids are playing in the park.
Wander around the downtown of Alleppey
People had been settling down on the coastal towns of Alleppey ever since they had got to realise the potential of bustling waterways and the cheap mode of transport across them. These towns had flourished to become happening commercial hubs within no time. Most of the shops, eateries and other such places had managed to remain in the same shape for many years and can still be found to be operating in the banks of those bustling canals. So when you are holidaying in Alappuzha, never skip strolling through the ancient streets. You could also get to meet many friendly locals there to help you if you had lost your way.
Savour some mouth-watering spicy delicacies
Once you had reached to these southern parts of Central Kerala, returning to your native without tasting those spicy Kerala fish curries would be a dumb thing to do. Each of the recipes served to your plates will be having the flavours that are different from one another. The chefs of Alappuzha are experts in cooking those mouth-watering seafood cuisines, so the non-vegetarians are going to have their day when holidaying in these regions. To savour them, you always do not have to order from those five-starred hotels, instead, you may pull over your vehicles in the restaurants that you see notice straight from the roads are going to serve you the traditional foods containing the real flavours and order the same.
Get yourself refreshed at Ayurveda spas
The age-old curing methods of Ayurveda had been synonyms with the healthcare system of Kerala. Alappuzha does host a lot of Ayurveda spa centres in not only the touristy regions but also in other places. The most popular among them could be the panchakarma centre, to which even people from all across the state would visit. Getting yourself treated with their medicated herbs, oil, milk and other such natural products would be very refreshing for you. It would make both your body and soul prepared for your next trip. So it would become a mandatory thing to do while you are vacationing in these parts of Kerala. Lately, the prominence of such spa centres had also been prospering in other major cities of the country like Chennai.
Now that you have got various ideas of holidaying here in the land of backwaters other than boating, you and your family could also get engaged in those enjoyable experiences that are exclusive to Alappuzha. We bet that you could reminiscence the family vacations spent at this part of God’s Own Country forever with the memories acquired from each of the trips here.
Gogeo Holidays arranges exciting trips to various parts of the state that various other noted tour operators had missed to include in their travel itinerary. Moreover, they are always ready to pay heed to your suggestions and offer the provision to customize their already set tour packages. So what are you waiting for? book your travel deals today and head to the location with your family on your very next vacation.