Alleppey Backwaters
The Alleppey Backwaters (sometimes called 'The Venice of the East') are a vast interconnected water system formed by:
- Natural lakes (like Vembanad Lake)
- Man-made canals
- Rivers and estuaries
They create a unique ecosystem where land and water blend seamlessly, with villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves lining the waterways.
Early morning calm