Alleppey, officially known as Alappuzha, is a city in Kerala, India, renowned as the “Venice of the East” for its vast network of interconnected canals, lagoons, and backwaters. It is a premier tourist destination, famous for overnight houseboat cruises, traditional snake boat races, and relaxing, palm-fringed beaches.

• Geography: Situated between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Punnamada Lake, it is characterized by its unique geographical position as a land between water bodies.
• Backwaters & Tourism: The backwaters are the main attraction, offering houseboat, shikara, and canoe cruises through a network of rivers and canals.