Explore the Alleppey backwaters at your own pace! Tourists worldwide have the Alleppey backwaters on their bucket list and it has become a tourist hotspot. Whether for a romantic date with your loved one or a time well spent with your family and friends, Alleppey backwaters have something for each visitor! Base your stay in Alleppey at the Grand Ayur Island Resort & check out the best things to do in the Alleppey backwaters! 

Leisurely houseboat cruises

You can enjoy a laid-back time on your Alleppey holiday with a leisurely stay in a Kettuvallam (luxury houseboat). Set off for houseboat cruises that will take you to visit little hamlets & your eyes will also get treated to the spellbinding views of the paddy fields sprawled over a large area.

Attend the popular Snake Boat Festival

If you visit the Alleppey backwaters in August during the Onam festival, you’ll be lucky to see the Snake boat festival. The visual of long boats racing down the Punnamada Lake water is truly magnificent. Even if you miss the boat race, you can still watch the practice sessions. 

Rejuvenate at Ayurvedic Spa

One of the best things to do in the Alleppey Backwaters is go for an ayurvedic massage. Experts at the Ayurvedic center at Grand Ayur Island Alleppey will sweep away your stress and body pain with relaxing massages using herbal oils in the traditional way. 

Treat yourself to wonderful food

If you are a foodie who loves to explore traditional Kerala cuisine, the Grand Ayur Island restaurant offers a wide range of food choices in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. 

Go Kayaking

Set off for a Kayaking experience paddling through tiny canals of the Alleppey backwaters. 

Sightseeing

You can spend some time sightseeing the Krishnapuram Palace, Coir Museum, Karumadikuttan shrine, several historic temples, churches & more. 

Bird watching

The Alleppey Backwaters is the most ideal place to visit If you want to watch and photograph the rarest migratory birds. You can enjoy birdwatching along with kayaking.

Book rooms in Alleppey at Grand Ayur Island for the best Alleppey backwaters experience!