'Beach hopping' is one of the best ways to explore the coastlines here because Kerala has a fair number of some of the top beaches. Here in Alleppey, a perfect lunch consists of daily fresh catch and delectable regional cuisine, all washed down with some expertly brewed toddy. Every second Saturday in August, this district hosts the famed annual snake boat race, known as the "vallamkalli," which is a remarkable spectacle to see. Teams practice their maneuvers on the backwater canals in the days before the race as well. On the fringes of the city are paddy fields, shrimp farms, historic churches, and mansions built in earlier times. Of course, paddling down canals while seeing life on the banks beyond is the finest way to experience the area.

The coordinates of Alappuzha are 9.54°N 76.40°E.The typical altitude is 1 meter (3.3 ft).Alappuzha has a total area of 1,414 square kilometers (546 square miles) and is bordered by Vembanad Lake, which has an area of 2,195 square kilometers (847 square miles), where six major rivers converge to form the district's 80 km of coastline. A network of canals that are a component of the National Waterway 3 crisscross the city of Alappuzha.

A sandy stretch of land, the district is divided by lagoons, rivers, and canals. Except for a few isolated hillocks between the Bharanikkavu and Chengannur blocks in the eastern part of the district, there are no mountains or hills in the district. This district doesn't have any forests. The Laccadive Sea encircles Alappuzha on its western side. A network of freshwater rivers, lakes, and lagoons exists throughout the town. The flowering and subsequent deposit of a massive amount of fish and prawns on the Alappuzha shore known as "[Chakara]" on an annual basis is an expression of the richness of the coastal Alappuzha waters. This yearly sandbank movement, which occurs in the post-monsoon season and boosts the local economy, coincides with Keralans' festive season.

The yearly floods revitalize and purify the land and water, which results in a profusion of marine life in the sea, including prawns, lobsters, fish, turtles, and other flora. Every year, hundreds of migratory common teal, ducks, and cormorants travel great distances to nest in the backwaters and wetlands. The region known as Kuttanad, or the "granary of Kerala," is a prominent characteristic of the area. One of the few sites in the world where cultivation is practiced below sea level is Kuttanad, popularly referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala. The paddy fields are located between 0.6 and 2 meters below mean sea level.

The abundance of backwaters and canals makes water transportation a well-liked mode of transportation. Alappuzha is traversed by National Waterway-3. In the city, there is a SWTD boat jetty that is located across from the KSRTC bus stop. Along with other small towns and jetties, it is serviced by boat services to the city of Kottayam and Kollam. For travelers, renting a SWTD boat is a more affordable option than a houseboat. ..