Alappuzha
Location : In the south Indian State of Kerala.
Tourist Attractions :Alleppey Beach, Alleppey Backwaters, Kuttanad, Krishnapuram palace, Ambalapuzha temple, Aruthunkal
Best Hangouts :Alleppey Beach, Alleppey Backwaters
Best Activity :Boat Ride, Backwater cruise
Nearby Tourist Destinations :Cochin, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Kollam, Kumarakom.
When to Visit :September to May
About Alleppey
Alappuzha or Alleppey, with its network, of canals, bridges along silver
beach, makes for an exhilarating holiday. Alleppey offers enjoyable boat
rides to Kollam along the picturesque Vembanad lake. The endless panorama of
lush green paddy fields, swaying coconut trees, shimmering water and long
canals around Alappuzha make an interesting setting for the town.
Alleppey is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist attractions of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater cruises. An enchanting backwater destination, Alleppey offers visitors many other leisure options like - boating and fishing, very popular with the tourists. A picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms - Alleppey is an ideal getaway
Tourist Attractions in Alleppey
Alleppey Beach
Alleppey beach is long and has thick palm groves on one end. This is an
ideal place to sit and relax.
Ambalapuzha : It is situated 14 km away from Alleppey. In its architectural features, the Sree krishna temple confirms the typical Kerala style. The temple is famous through out Kerala for 'Palpayasam', a milk porridge of exceptional
sweetness offered to the deity.
Karumadikkuttan
Situated 3 km east of Ambalapuzha, this village is known for its 10th
century Karumadikkuttan statue, a black granite figure of the great Buddha,
the founder of Buddhism. There are many interesting legends connected to
this idol.
Champakulam
Champakulam - the water logged village is also the place of oldest angadi
(market) known as Kalloorkkadu angadi. The St. Mary Forane Church built in
427 AD is another major attraction famous for its beautiful mural paintings
for both tourists and believers. In Champakulam you can see Nadubhagum and
Champakulam snake boats which take part in the annual snake boat races.
Getting There
Air: The Nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, about 85 km from Alleppey town.
Rail :Nearest railway station is Alleppey, about 5 km from the
beach.
Road :An excellent road network links the district to all major
towns and cities in Kerala.
Ferry :Kottayam; Changanasseri; Kollam; Kumarakom by special Boats.
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