{"id":18600,"date":"2024-12-02T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=18600"},"modified":"2025-01-02T16:48:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T11:18:38","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Alleppey in January? These Winter Experiences Are Unreal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think of winter holidays all that comes to mind is snow-capped mountains or cosy fireplaces. But let me introduce you to a tropical twist on winter bliss: Alleppey in January and February. This winter jewel that Kerala has, which is also known as the \u201cVenice of the East,\u201d its own distinct and special winter charm that is both adventurous and cultural. From its placid backwaters to its pearly beaches, Alleppey is an ideal winter holiday destination. Here\u2019s a detailed guide to the top winter experiences in Alleppey in January and February, complete with pro tips, hacks and handy travel tips that might help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Journey_the_Serene_Backwaters_On_a_Houseboat\" >Journey the Serene Backwaters On a Houseboat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Celebrate_New_Year_Eve_with_a_Bang\" >Celebrate New Year Eve with a Bang<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Where_to_go\" >Where to go:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Visit_Top_Beaches_in_Alleppey\" >Visit Top Beaches in Alleppey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Beaches_in_Alleppey_that_you_must_visit\" >Beaches in Alleppey that you must visit:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Kayaking_in_the_Uncharted_Canals\" >Kayaking in the Uncharted Canals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Hidden_Places_Worth_Seeing_in_Alleppey\" >Hidden Places Worth Seeing in Alleppey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Top_Hidden_Gems_in_Alleppey\" >Top Hidden Gems in Alleppey:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Relish_in_the_Winter_Special_Kerala_Foods\" >Relish in the Winter Special Kerala Foods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Dont_miss\" >Don\u2019t miss:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Where_to_go-2\" >Where to go:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Partake_in_Local_Culture_and_Fairs\" >Partake in Local Culture and Fairs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Important_Cultural_Events_to_Check_Out\" >Important Cultural Events to Check Out:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Other_Things_to_do_in_Winter_in_Alleppey\" >Other Things to do in Winter in Alleppey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-alleppey-in-december\/#Practical_Travel_Tips_for_Winter_in_Alleppey\" >Practical Travel Tips for Winter in Alleppey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"journey-the-serene-backwaters-on-a-houseboat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Journey_the_Serene_Backwaters_On_a_Houseboat\"><\/span>Journey the Serene Backwaters On a Houseboat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the best part of most travellers\u2019 journey to Alleppey is a houseboat cruise \u2013 that\u2019s their first stop. The months of January and February are ideal for experiencing the languid beauty of the backwaters because the cool weather makes it all the more pleasurable. Kettuvallams are traditional houseboats that have cosy bedrooms and open lounge areas as well as serving fresh home cooked Kerala cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The backwaters are calmer, and the weather is clear, creating gorgeous images of coconut trees and quaint houses in the water. Imagine floating through patches of emerald paddy fields and serene canals, sipping on tender coconut water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have a nice time, try to book a Christmas Eve boat in Alleppey. Most houseboats arrange for the hosting of special events featuring musical performances, sumptuous meals of traditional Kerala food, and elaborate displays of fireworks in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"celebrate-new-year-eve-with-a-bang\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrate_New_Year_Eve_with_a_Bang\"><\/span>Celebrate New Year Eve with a Bang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But when it comes to New Year Eve in Alleppey, this town knows how to throw a party. Whether it is relaxing hours of calm jubilation while sipping on your drink and chatting, or letting loose on the dance floor until the wee hours of the morning, Alleppey has something to offer to all those who come. As the clock closes in to twelve, beach parties, cultural programs and backwater celebrations light up the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"where-to-go\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go\"><\/span>Where to go:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marari Beach: Known for its vibrant yet intimate parties, complete with bonfires and live music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backwater Resorts: Many luxury resorts in Alleppey host exclusive gala dinners paired with cultural performances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"visit-top-beaches-in-alleppey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Top_Beaches_in_Alleppey\"><\/span>Visit Top Beaches in Alleppey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The list for things to do in Alleppey in January and February is incomplete without mentioning the top beaches to visit. The warm sun in winters does make it easier to go around and check out it\u2019s beautiful beaches. Although Alleppey Beach is among the top favourite of tourists, try to find out some uncrowded and unknown beaches of Alleppey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"beaches-in-alleppey-that-you-must-visit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beaches_in_Alleppey_that_you_must_visit\"><\/span>Beaches in Alleppey that you must visit:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marari Beach: This beach is perfect for people who want some calmness combined with some light adventure. See if you can do activities such as cycling through fishing villages or trying out some Ayurvedic spa treatments in the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punnapra beach: Another one of Alleppey\u2019s best-kept secrets beat with an atmosphere that has been left virtually untouched.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"kayaking-in-the-uncharted-canals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kayaking_in_the_Uncharted_Canals\"><\/span>Kayaking in the Uncharted Canals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alleppey\u2019s winter mornings are ideal for kayaking. Kayaking is quite different from a houseboat where you are able to paddle through the narrow canals and see local life up close. Explore new places in Alleppey and expect to see areas filled with lotus ponds, little temples, and kids going to school in traditional canoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get up early! The mornings are refreshing, and you will probably be greeted with backwaters filled with hue, which in essence is harder to be captured on a camera than it is in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"hidden-places-worth-seeing-in-alleppey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Places_Worth_Seeing_in_Alleppey\"><\/span>Hidden Places Worth Seeing in Alleppey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a plenty of unexplored places in Alleppey that are waiting to be discovered. These places to visit in Alleppey provide a very intimate experience of the culture and the nature of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"top-hidden-gems-in-alleppey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Hidden_Gems_in_Alleppey\"><\/span>Top Hidden Gems in Alleppey:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathiramanal Island: This small island in Vembanad Lake is a migratory bird haven in winter and is a dream come true for all bird lovers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karumadi Village: Come over to this village if you wish to see an ancient black granite Buddha statue which can be traced back to the tenth century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Champakulam: This place can be visited for its church and is said to be peaceful making it favourable for culturally inclined people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Fun Fact: Pathiramanal means \u201cSands of the Night.\u201d The legend has it this island is formed when a Brahmin took a dip in the lake, splitting the water to reveal land.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"relish-in-the-winter-special-kerala-foods\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relish_in_the_Winter_Special_Kerala_Foods\"><\/span>Relish in the Winter Special Kerala Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is the best time to savour wholesome dense Kerala cuisine. The month of  January in Alleppey brings numerous delicacies like roasted cassava with spicy fish curry, hot banana puttu with steaming curry, and curries with lesser alcohol content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dont-miss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_miss\"><\/span>Don\u2019t miss:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seafood Haven: From fresh prawns to tangy fish curries, Alleppey\u2019s coastal location ensures you get the best catch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toddy Shops: One does not need to tell anyone where to go as the description explains it all, have dried fermented coconut sap with great dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"where-to-go-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go-2\"><\/span>Where to go:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thaff Restaurant: They are well known for affordable prices for authentic Kerala dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halais Restaurant: They are well known for Biryani and Malabar dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"partake-in-local-culture-and-fairs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partake_in_Local_Culture_and_Fairs\"><\/span>Partake in Local Culture and Fairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>January and February witness the coming of some lesser-known local fests that bring Alleppey\u2019s rich culture to life. From traditional Kathakali performances to temple processions, you\u2019ll find the region brimming with life and colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"important-cultural-events-to-check-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Cultural_Events_to_Check_Out\"><\/span>Important Cultural Events to Check Out:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kathakali Shows: There are numerous resorts and cultural institutions that host these shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temple Celebrations: Do step inside Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple in winter months when it is beautifully adorned with vibrant decorations and rituals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"other-things-to-do-in-winter-in-alleppey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Things_to_do_in_Winter_in_Alleppey\"><\/span>Other Things to do in Winter in Alleppey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have visited the key attractions therefore the following are some of the things to do in Alleppey in the months of January and February:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Village Tours: Get someone to take you to sleep in the wilderness of local villages within Alleppey. Coir-making, and toddy tapping, to mention a few.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycling Expeditions: Cycle through beautiful green paddy plantations and along the banks of back waters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"practical-travel-tips-for-winter-in-alleppey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Travel_Tips_for_Winter_in_Alleppey\"><\/span>Practical Travel Tips for Winter in Alleppey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t Wait Till the Last Minute: This is the busiest season for travel to Alleppey in January and February and hence all activities should be pre-planned well in time to avoid disappointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore like the Locals: Instead of sticking to the beaten path, take ferries, walking in villages and chat with the locals instead. You will be surprised to see many unexplored places in Alleppey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The winter appeal of Alleppey is remarkable. Whether it is the backwaters which are its trademark or there are some other new unexplored areas of interest in Alleppey, the place is a great winter holiday destination. So, do you think you will get the finest Alleppey has to offer in January and February? Get your luggage ready, because this tropical perspective will make you take a flight to the skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of winter holidays all that comes to mind is snow-capped mountains or cosy fireplaces. 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