Alappuzha

Carved out of erstwhile Kottayam and Kollam (Quilon) districts, Alappuzha district was formed on 17th of August 1957. It is the smallest district in Kerala and is surrounded by Kochi and Kanayannur Taluks of Ernakulam district in the North, Kottayam district and Pathanamthitta District in the East, Kunnathur and Karunagappally of Kollam District in the South and Lakshadweep (Arabian Sea) islands in the West. Alappuzha affectionately called as the Venice of the East. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.

The district is a sandy strip of land intercepted by lagoons, rivers and canals. There are neither mountains nor hills in the district except some scattered hillocks lying between Bharanikkavu and Chengannur blocks in the eastern portion of the district. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.Cherthala, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad and Karthikappally fully lie in low land region. There is no significant forest cover in this district.

ATTRACTIONS
Alappuzha
Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. Its beautiful garden on the shore gives an exclusive sight

Backwater Cruise
View the landscape beauty , monuments, temples,churches and industries of Alappuzha by cruising through its rivers,canals and backwaters.The starting point is from Alleppey and the finishing point is at Jetty . Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.

Alappuzha district is proud of being the cradle of boat races. All the important boat races, namely the Nehru Trophy boat Race at Punnamada, the Payippad near Haripad, the Thiruvandoor, Neerettupuram, Karuvatta and Thaikkoottam boat races are held at different parts of the district during August-September . Thousands of people from all parts of the world come and witness these races. We provide tourist transport in India.

Krishnapuram Palace
Located at a distance of 47 km from Alappuzha on the way to Kollam, this palace was built in the 18th century during the reign of Marthanda Varma. This palace is noted for its typical Kerala architecture, with gabled roof, dormer windows and narrow corridors. Here you will find the famous mural kept in the western end of the ground floor, called ‘Gajendra Moksham’ which is the largest mural in Kerala. There is also a museum of antique sculptures, paintings and bronze articles in the palace. We provide tourist transport in India.


Kuttanad Region
The region is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'. It is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done below sea level. The boat trip to Changanacherry passes through this beautiful and fertile region. We provide travel & tours in India.

Ambalapuzha Temple
Constructed in the typical Kerala architectural style, this temple is famous all over India, and is renowned for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of sweet milk porridge.

Arthunkal Church
This christian Pilgrim centre near Sherthalai is 22 km. north of alappuzha. The St. Andrews Church here was built by Portuguese missionaries. The annual feast of St. Sebastian is held here in the month of January. We provide travel & tours in India.

Champakulam Church
The St. Mary's Church is one of the oldest church in Kerala. It is said to be one of the seven churches established by St.Thomas.

Edathua Church
This church, dedicated to St. George is of special significance as it is believed that prayers and offerings here help in healing all kinds of mental disorders and other ailments.

Mararikulam
Situated on the coast south of Alappuzha,12 Kms. from Alappuzha, it houses a quiet beach and has an adjoining fishing village. Pool, tennis, water sports and Ayurvedic treatments are the leisure time activities .

Pathiramanal
This is a small captivating island in the Vembanad Lake. Situated between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, this island is the favourite spot for hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world.

Karumadikuttan
The small village near Ambalapuzha is known for the black granite idol of Lord Buddha known as Karumadikuttan. The idol dates back to 9th or 10th century. We provide travel & tours in India.
Boat Race

It is during the months of August and September that the moist, rain-drenched earth and the glorious everflowing backwaters burst into a song together, as over a hundred thousand men and women gather on the banks to witness a spectacular water regatta - the SNAKE BOAT RACES. Boat race crew begin to practice for the race months before the great day. They live together, eat together, toil together to work themselves into a smooth, co-ordinated team. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Places Of Worship
Mullackal Rajarajeswari temple
The temple is located at the heart of Alleppey town. The presiding deity is Goddess Rajarajeswari

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Haripad
This beautiful temple dedicated to the King of Serpents is located near Haripad on the Alleppey-Quilon route on a panoramic site of thick green forest measuring about 16 acres . It is a place of worship visited by large number of devotees from all over India.

The Latin Catholic Church
It is one of the oldest churches, which has now been renovated and given a face lift. It is situated near Kannan Varkey Bridge, Alappuzha. Indian packages with Indian Travel Agent.

St. Andrew's Forane Church at Arthunkal
St. Andrew's Forane Church at Arthunkal, one of the sacred churches in Kerala, attracts lakhs of devotees both Christians and non-Christians every year from all parts of the State. The feast of St. Sebastian is celebrated on a grand scale for eleven days in a year. January 20 is the final day of the feast. Arthunkal is 8 Km from Cherthala, 22 Km from Alappuzha and 48 Km from Kochi. Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.