Popularly known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha or Alleppey in Kerala is a district of immense natural beauty. Over the years, this destination has emerged as a backwater tourist hub, beckoning thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Every year, during August-September, tourists flock to Alappuzha to witness the Nehru Cup Snake Boat Race.