Read our complete guide to find out: How to get to Alleppey , which boat tour to take, how to stay on a houseboat, the best hotels and resorts of Alleppey as well as what there is to do in the city of Alappuzha. Places to visit in Alleppey : Here is the curated list of tourist places in Alleppey with 4000+ travelers reviews & photos. Explore Now!! Alleppey also known as Alappuzha is the city of canals and lagoons. Alleppey is the hub of backwater tourism. This huge backwaters of canals, lagoons and lakes provide the lifeline of Alleppey . You might be surprised to know that Alleppey is the only city in Kerala without forests. Also known as Alappuzha, Aleppey will take your breath away with its emerald green backwaters, palm-fringed lakes and beautiful stretches of lush paddy fields in the heart of Kerala. The Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, one of Kerala's seven great Vaishnava temples, is located in Alappuzha district.