Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India.The district is also known for its communist traditions. It is home to the Punnapra Vayalar strikes against the British and also the revolt against feudal raj. It has the highest population density among all districts of the state. Alappuzha is one of the most important tourist centres in the state, with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet “Venice of the east“. These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. Alappuzha was one of the busiest centres of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the Malabar coast.
Alappuzha, the Venice of the East warmly welcomes you to the backwaters of kerala. It is emerging as a hot tourist spot of the millennium. It is gifted geographically to spread a unique tourist menu to a tourist. Today Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. An important attraction of this land is the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
Alappuzha is one of the most attractive and green backwater destinations in Kerala, South India. Take a houseboat cruise on the Alappuzha backwaters with Tourism in Kerala and marvel at the exotic natural luxury that greets you with the warm sunrays dancing on the ripples created by sailing boats on the otherwise tranquil Alappuzha backwaters. Tourism in Alappuzha in Kerala, South India is a flourishing industry with a number of resorts and hotels all over Alappuzha that cater to the needs of the growing tourism sector.
The ‘Venice of the East’ Alappuzha in Kerala has a number of tourist attractions that are worth visiting:Â the Krishnapuram Temple, Punnamada Kayal, St. Andrews Church Arthugal, Mullackal Temple, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Devi Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple and Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple etc.
This district is also notable for its numerous pilgrimage centres that draw vast crowds on the festival days and also boasts of having some of the best ayurvedic rejuvenation centres in Kerala. This Venice of the East is also famous for its coir and carpet industries in addition to featuring many other attractions of tourist importance.
Hotels @ Alappuzha
You can easily have accomodations at Alappuzha with four, three star facilities at cheaper rates. If not satisfied with four star facilities, nearby Cochin city provide the world class accomodation with all luxurious facilities.
How to reach Alappuzha:
Air: Nearest International Airports are: Kochi (65 km) Thiruvananthapuram (150 km)
Rail: Alleppey is well connected to major Cities of Kerala.
Road: An excellent road network links Alappuzha / Alleppey to all the major towns and cities in Kerala and India.
Water: Alleppey/Alappuzha is connected by boat service through the backwaters to Quilon, Changanacherry, Kumarakom, Cochin, Chengannor etc
