Alleppey

    Alleppey had Built in the 9th century AD, Alleppey also called as Alappuzha lies on the edge of the vast Ashtamudi Lake. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a enormous labyrinth of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of massive natural beauty. Related to the Venice of the East by travelers from around the world, this Backwater nation is also home to varied range of animals and birds. It has always been grateful a unique place in the naval history of Kerala for its proximity to the sea. Alleppey has earned reputation in the commercial world as the world's premier provider of coir.

    Today, Alleppey has appeared as a Backwater Tourist Centre, indicating thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alleppey is also well-known for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays, Beaches, Marine Products and Coir Industry. Each year, during August-September, Alleppey wakes up to the vivacious Nehru Cup Snake Boat Race, a water sport exclusive to Kerala.

Alleppey Beach: Very close to Alleppey Railway Station, the Alleppey beach is long and has solid palm groves on one end. This is a perfect place to sit and relax.

Mullackal Temple: Devoted to goddess Rajarajeswari, is also a place worth to visiting. The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple is believed to have unbelievable powers and hence visited by number of pilgrims in every year.

Alleppey Backwaters: Alleppey - Kuttanad - The tempting backwaters and the amazing backwater house boats draws thousands of tourists to this place. Get on these boats and rub shoulders with a colorful and varied group of locals. Or take a ride into Kuttanad throughout lush green fields and watch coir employees soak, beat and weave coconut fibers into long chains on spindles as you pass the endless stretch of coconut trees.

Ambalapuzha Temple This renowned Sri Krishna temple at Ambalapuzha, is known for its conventional Kerala architecture and yummy palpayasam. About 3 kms from Ambalapuzha is the 10th century Karumadikuttan statue, a black granite figure of Buddha.

Krishnapuram Palace: Located about 47 km from Alleppey, this 18th century palace of the Travancore kings was built in classic Kerala style of architecture. On the show are paintings, historic sculptures, and bronze artifacts, which are appeal appreciating.

Aruthunkal: Situated 22 km north of Alleppey is the very old St.Sebastian Church, which was stiffed by the Portuguese and is a popular centre of pilgrimage for the Christians of Kerala. The feast of St.Sebastian is held on every January.

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