Visit Venice of the East Alappuzha

Alappuzha is a renowned international tourist destination in Kerala. Yearly, millions of tourists visit this Venice of the East as backwater tour and Boathouse tour. It has scenic sea beaches, amazing lagoons, rivers and canals. The best time to visit is during Monsoon season (June to November) however; it is an all season tourist place due to backwaters and lakes keep you cool along with the exotic beauty of Mother Nature. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race in the month of August and Mullackal Chirap Festival in the month of December attract a lot of tourists. There are many Alappuzha tour packages for Indians and international tourists at the affordable cost when you book online.   

How to Reach Alappuzha

Alappuzha is one of the central districts of Kerala State, India. It is also popular in the land of backwaters. Its coordinates are 9° 32′ 24″ -North Longitude and 76° 24′ 0″ -East latitude. The Vembanad Lake covers the major parts of this district making way to inland waterways. You can check online for Alappuzha packages availing cheap and the best travel.

By Air-

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is (48 miles) away from Alappuzha. The other airports are Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (99 miles) away and Kozhikode international airport (147 miles) away.

By Rail-

Alappuzha Railway Station is the place to elite by trains from Kanyakumari, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai rail route.

By Road-

The (NH 47) passes through Alappuzha.

Major Tourist Activities and Attractions Places in Alappuzha

The backwater activities are its major tourist attraction of Alappuzha. Kindly book in advance for boathouse stay or boathouse accommodation. It is advisable to check for Alappuzha holiday packages like honeymoon package, family tour, corporate tour and special boat cruise tour in Vembanad Lake. Since thousands of tourist (domestic and international) visit this place daily as week-long trip. A one-day trip is not enough to see the entire tourist attractions of Alappuzha.

Major Water Bodies to See in Alappuzha-

•    Vembanad Lake

•    Backwaters

•    Houseboat Cruise

•    Alappuzha Beach

•    Laccadive Sea

•    Andhakaranazhi Beach

•    Thottappally Beach

Major Gothic Churches of Tourist Importance in Alappuzha-

•    St. Andrews Church

•    Arthunkal Basilica

•    Champakulam Valia Palli

•    Edathua Church

•    Alappuzha CSI Christ Church

Major Hindu Temples in Kerala Architecture in Alappuzha-

•    Thakazhy Shree Dharmashastha Temple

•    Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

•    Mannarasala Temple

•    Mullakkal Temple

•    Chettikulangara Devi Temple

•    Kalavam kodam Temple

•    Haripad Subrahmanya Swamy Temple

Other Important Tourist Attractions in Alappuzha-

•    R Block

•    Krishnapuram Palace

•    Pandavan Rock

•    Karumadikuttan

•    Pathiramanal

•    Kumarakodi

•    Kuttanad

•    Punnapra

•    Chavara Bhavan

•    Sea View Park

•    Vijay Beach Park

•    Alappuzha Lighthouse

•    Pamba River

•    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

•    Achankovil River

•    Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum

•    International Coir Museum

•    Golden Flower Hall

Tourist Activities to do In Alappuzha-

•    Canone Ride in Canals

•    Traditional Kerala Boat Ride in Backwaters

•    Boathouse Cruise in Backwater

•    Chinese Fishing Net and Tasting Seafood

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