Alleppey/Alappuzha
Alappuzha is one of the most important tourist centres in Kerala. This coastal town has long beach and surrounded by number of canals and lakes. The largest Vembanad Lake and Kayamkulam Lake are ideal for backwaters touring and transport. Alappuzha is also famous for its spectacular annual event, the Nehru Boat Race. It is also a centre for coir and carpet industries.
Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
The presiding deity here is Goddess Rajarajeswari and it is located at the heart of the town. Navarathri is an important festival and colorful procession of elephants are conducted during the last two days of Navarathri.
Ambalapuzha
It is famous for its Krishna Temple built with Kerala architectural style. It is also famous for its Palpayasam a milk porridge of exceptional sweetness.
Alleppey Beach
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Aleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. There is also an old lighthouse, which is greatly fascinating to visitors.
Alleppey Mannarasala
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Aleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. There is also an old lighthouse, which is greatly fascinating to visitors.
Alleppey Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The most important tourist event in Alappuzha is Nehru Trophy Boat Race. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1952 on the occasion of his visit to Alappuzha. It is organized on the second Saturday of August every year, in which 130 feet long snake boats, each manned by over a hundreds of rowers, race through backwaters at high speed and cheered by the spectators throughout its course.
Backwater Tour
The backwater touring is an another landmark of Kerala. The Alappuzha to Kollam backwater trip by boat is one of the highlights and unforgettable event for the visitors to Kerala. It takes you across the palm fringed lakes studded with cantilever Chinese fishing nets and narrow canals where on either side filled with scenic beauty. There is also ferry services to Kochi, Changannassery and Kottayam.
Alleppey Pathiramanal
It is a beautiful small island in the Vembanad lake. It can be reached only by boat from Kumarakom and Muhamma.
How to get there
Air: The nearest Airport is at Kochi and connected by daily flights to all important cities.
Rail: Alappuzha is connected by Rail with state capital and other parts of the state.
Road: National Highway No.47 is passing through this city and easily accessible from all parts of the country.