Best Time to Visit Alleppey

Alleppey, surrounded by lagoons, beaches, and coconut trees, is one of India's most exotic destinations. Popularly known as the "Venice of the East," the location offers a massive view of waterbodies that makes the experience completely surreal. Alleppey is also referred to as a backwater tourist destination that offers a premium supply of what is known as an absolute holiday. There are several aspects of the location that will entice you to stay longer. Whether it's the delicious and soul-feeding foods or the backdrops at each location, the place will hold a special place in your heart as the best place to travel in India and elsewhere. Don't forget about ayurvedic aromatherapy. What could be more relaxing than immersing yourself in nature and being rejuvenated by its bounty? The brilliance of the place will cannot be explained more, the place is celebrated with the various aspects. Despite the fact that the place is open to tourists all year, we have listed the best seasons to spice up your visit to Alleppey.

Winter in Alleppey

Without a doubt, winter is one of the most preferable times to visit Alleppey. Anytime between October to February is the real deal-breaker if you want to have a fantastic time. The temperature is moderate which make it favourable to enjoy any tour. One might experience temperature ranging from 23 to 33 degree Celsius. Newlyweds or couple must book November to February as the ideal time as the houseboat experience is equally fascinating and spending some leisure and lazy time in the beach. The cold and gentle breezes in the evening with a soothing drink by your side is enough to make it cosy and cherishing the view altogether. If you want to explore your relationships out them with a tranquil environment, the timing can never be perfect. However due to the peak timing one might book the travel and stay well in advance as the place might be little costly.

The place is also flooded with restaurants serving exquisite for the customers as the place is flooded with tourists across the globe so one might find interesting menu charts that will soothe your appetite. Not only that if you want to get rooted to the culture and heritage of Alleppey, then there is something special for you all. Theyyam and Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple Festival happens in every February which will make you observe the true culture. The former being a festival of dance music and costumes, the later holds an important festival of the year with cultural performances and chariots.

Summer in Alleppey

Summer in Alleppey is one of the not so ideal time to visit the place as the temperature strikes the maximum of 39 degree Celsius. The season commence from March and end till May. However, if your calendar is allowing you to visit the place in summer don’t worry, the place will sooth you in the evening time as the temperature drops to 26 degrees Celsius. Making it a favourable place to explore the place and spend a lazy evening.  Notwithstanding, Alleppey is rich in culture and heritage and every season embarks some new things to witness and understand the place in mere glances.

If you traveling in March, one might witness the Sree Krishnaswamy Temple Festival where elephants pay their homage to Lord Krishna for long stretched 10 days at every local temple. Well, that is a never before thing to experience, isn’t it? Going forward to the calendar, April holds multiple festivals. Nonetheless, St George’s Church Festival is one of the festival one might witness. It is a 10-day festival where devotee held a procession and on the final day, they do a performance of rolling down the street and walking to church on their knees. Kadammanitta Padayani is a festival where one sees the real lenses of the place culturally. People performs indigenous martial art dance which am sure will fill your phone with pictures and social media flooded with multiple stories.

Monsoon in Alleppey

If you want to soak in greenery and fill yourself with culture well Monsoon is the perfect time to visit Alleppey. The timing is offbeat which will best for those who looking for absolute bliss and away from the crowds. However, the place receives heavy rainfalls from July and stretch till mid-September, but if you are a lover of monsoon, then this is it! Besides, June can be the time if you are looking for exploring the ecstasy without burning your pockets. Fresh green landscapes, cheaper transportation and relishing the authentic south Indian dishes. Well, what more does a soul wants? Also due to heavy rainfalls, the water activity might be witness lesser activation. Mid-September too brings a relief as the place holds the best when talked about its scenic brilliance.

Not to forget, monsoon is reserved for the residents and the tourists who want to notice the place more culturally. The place is flooded with festivals and some which have marked as one of the top things to see globally. There is Onam, Nehru Boat Race and Neelamperoor Padayani. Onam as we know is a globally acknowledged festival, it is Kerala’s annual event, the festival to enjoy the harvest accompanied with cultural performances and various other processions.  Nehru Boat Race is coinciding with Onam festival, it is a mainly a boat race overlooking the mighty scenery of the waterbodies of the place. Well, nothing can be so brilliant when culture merges with the natural preserve.  Neelamperoor Padayani is being organised to witness and carry forward the tradition of ancient ritual dance.