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ALAPPUZHA - Venice of the East |
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Alappuzha [Alleppey] is known as the "Venice of the East" because of the presence of the canals within the town and the proximity of lakes. Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty, referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from across the world; it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The district has no forest area to its credit and its 82km seashore constitutes 13.9 per cent of the state's seashore. This natural beauty is an ideal headquarters of Kerala backwaters touring. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala is in Alappuzha district is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. The total production of rice here is almost ten percent of the total production of the State. Almost 80 per cent of the coir factories in the State are in this district. The smallest district of Kerala, Alappuzha is also the most density-populated district in Kerala. Tourist Season - August to March
Tourist
information offices How to Reach Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town, International Airports, Thiruvananthapuram (150 km)
Nearest railway station:
Alappuzha. Boat Services: Boat services available through the backwaters to Kollam, Changanassery, Kottayam, Kochi, Kumarakom, Chengannur etc. Although the time taken by boat is more but it is an enchanting experience!
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Tourists Spot
Pathiramanal
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is located at 15 km south of Alappuzha, which was built, in the typical Kerala architectural style. It is also called the Dwaraka of the South. The oldest temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, - a sweet milk porridge offered to the diety. It is also in this temple that Pallipana is performed by Velans (sorcerers) once in every twelve years. Paintings of the Dashavatharam (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) are on display on the inner walls of the Chuttambalam. Ottanthullal, a satiric art form originated by the poet Kunchan Nambiar, was first performed on the premises of this temple, that in the 16th century. Its main festival is celebrated during March/April. Karumadikuttan
 A
black granite statue of Lord Buddha called Karumadikuttan in
the11th century, is located at 3km east of Ambalapuzha, It is
very interesting for the tourists.
A short distance from Alappuzha is Punnapra, is famous for the Punnapra Vylar riots between the communists and Sir. C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's State forces in 1946.Chavara Bhavan Chavara Bhavan is the ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, which is 6 km from Alappuzha, accessible only by boat. It is now a holy shrine and spiritual resort where thousands of devotees gather for prayer receive favours and feel ample gratified. Here, a 250-year-old historically important beacon of light is preserved intact in its original and primitive form. Arthunkal
Edathua Church The famous South Indian Pilgrim center, Edathua 'St. George Church' is situated 24 km away from Alappuzha, on the Alappuzha - Thiruvalla Road. Established in 1810. This church is dedicated to St. George, and the church is famous for healing of various mental disorders and other ailments. The annual feast is held from 5-7th May. Mannarasala The famous Mannarassala temple devoted to the serpent deity is a rare phenomenon of worship. The Ayilyam festival held in November every year is very famous. This temple is situated near Harippad, 32 km south of Alappuzha. Chettikulangara Chettikulangara Bhagavathy temple is famous of the Kettukazhcha festival attracting large number of devotees. The colour full Festival held during Feb/March. |
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is a small beautiful island in the Vembanad Lake and it is
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Arthunkal St. Sebastian's Church is an important Christian
pilgrim center, which is located 22 km north of Alappuzha. The
famous “Arthunkal Perunal” the feast of the patron saint, is
held in January every year.