Pamper yourself at this luxurious 17-acre property on the banks of Lake Vembanad, India’s longest freshwater lake, with a private lagoon and island swimming pool. Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey is spread out in 17 acres beside Lake Vembanad, India’s longest freshwater lake. Indulge in our Houseboat stays on the backwater canals, private lagoon, island swimming pool, ayurvedic therapies & exotic global cuisines. Alleppey, also named as ‘Venice of the East’ by the Viceroy of India Lord Curzon, was one of the oldest trading centers, bridging India’s ties with Greece and Rome during the Middle Ages. The culture of Alleppey has its soul defined in the ‘Sangam Era’ with art, literature, social and economic collaborations with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sri Lanka. It also draws its influence from the Dutch and Portuguese settlers of 12th Century, which established Christianity in the region.