One Day City Experience in Aleppey

  1. 9:00AM: Museum of Kerala History
    5 minutes (0.8 Km) from Alleppey Beach

    Museum of Kerala History boasts a vast collection of artifacts, including ancient coins, murals, statues, and much more. The museum also contains a garden with sculptures and a snake boat that has won many races.

  2. 10:30AM: St. Mary's Forane Church
    15 minutes (6.3 Km) from Museum of Kerala History

    Constructed in 427 AD, St. Mary's Forane Church is one of the oldest churches in India. The church architecture is awe-inspiring, with intricate carvings and a bell tower built-in 800 AD. Visitors can attend mass and explore the rich history of Indian Christianity.

  3. 1:00PM: Lime Tree Restaurant
    5 minutes (1.6 Km) from St. Mary's Forane Church

    The Lime Tree Restaurant serves delicious Indian and Arabian cuisine. With friendly staff and a cozy ambiance, it is an ideal lunch spot, recommended dishes include biryanis, pulav, and mutton kababs.

  4. 2:30PM: Marari Beach
    35 minutes (11.1 Km) from Lime Tree Restaurant

    Marari Beach is a stunning beach featuring palm trees and pristine waters. It offers numerous water activities, including surfing, parasailing, and more. There are also several shacks selling local food, drinks, and souvenirs.

  5. 5:00 PM: Alleppey Backwaters
    30 minutes (14.7 Km) from Marari Beach

    One can take a boat ride in Alleppey Backwaters to enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding waters. Lush green paddy fields, fishing, and sightings of birds and other wildlife are the main attractions of the backwaters.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Museum of Kerala History (1.5 hours, INR 150)
  • St. Mary's Forane Church (1 hour, Free)
  • Lime Tree Restaurant (1 hour, INR 700 for two people)
  • Marari Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Alleppey Backwaters (2 hours, INR 800 per person)
  • Total Estimated Cost: INR 1850

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add stops at the Alleppey Lighthouse and the Krishnapuram Palace, which is a museum housing artifacts and mural paintings. If you have less time, you can consider skipping a couple of places, such as the Marari Beach or Alleppey Backwaters, depending on your interests.

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