A
charming backwater destination, Alleppey provides a picturesque realm of
beautiful backwaters, thatched houseboats and swaying palm trees. Often
labelled as the ‘Venice of East’ and the ‘Land of Backwaters’,
Alleppey is a land of smiling sun washed by the silvery waves of emerald
blue Arabian sea. Mesmerized by the magic of this beautiful expanse,
tourists will always cherish the golden memories of the place.
Best time to Visit :
The climate of Alleppey is temperate and humid in general and relatively
more pleasant in the winter season. The temperature ranges from 22 to 35°C
in summer and 20 to 32°C during winters. The best time to visit
Alleppey is during the winter season. The months from August-September and
February-March are ideal.
How to reach there ?
» By Air - Nearest airport at Kochi, is one and a
half hours drive or 3 hours from Trivandrum International Airport.
» By Rail - Alleppey is well connected by train.
» By Road - The place is well connected to all the
south Indian towns. There are frequent bus services to Alleppey. One can use
buses, tourist taxis, autorickshaws, and cycle rickshaws.
Must Visit :
»
Alappuzha Beach- Alappuzha Beach is one of the most popular spots in the
district of Alleppey. The pier which extends into the sea here, is around
140 years old.
» Ambalappuzha Krishna Temple - Displaying a typical
historical Kerela Style in its architectural features, this temple is
situated 14 kms away from Alleppey. Ambalappuzha temple is famous for its
deliciously sweet palpaysam (milk desert) made here as daily offering to the
gods.
» Pathiramanal Beach - The place is well –known
for being home to several rare and migratory birds and is an hour and a half
drive from Alleppey.
» Krishnapuram Palace - The protected monument is
another place worth seeing around Alleppey.
» Karumadikkuttan Village - Situated about 12km away
from Alleppey, this village is known for Karumadikkuttan, a black granite
figure of the great Buddha which dates back to 10th century.
» Champakulam - Champakulam - the water logged
village is also the place of oldest angadi (market) known as Kalloorkkadu
angadi. The St. Mary Forane Church built in 427 A D is another major
attraction and is famous for its beautiful landscape paintings.
» Kuttanad - Kuttanad is an expanse of water-logged
land lying below sea level. It bears a strong resemblance to Holland in its
geographical features.
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