Alleppey—a place that has put Kerala on every tourists’ checklist. Highlight of God’s own country, Alleppey, was given the title of 'Venice of the East' by Lord Curzon. A sliver of land wedged between the backwaters and the Arabian Sea, Alleppey will woo you with its tropical greenery, picture-perfect backwaters, quaint villages, labyrinthine waterways, surreal islands, swaying coconut trees for its horizon, solitary beaches and luxury houseboats. Equally loved by luxury seekers and backpackers, Alleppey is the perfect start to your Kerala odyssey.