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Alleppey (Alappuzha) Travel |
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How To Get There - Alleppey (Alappuzha) |
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By Air Nearest airport is at Kochi, 66 kms
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By Rail The place is well connected to
Kochi, by rail. |
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By Road The place is connected to all the
south Indian towns, by a well-developed network of roads. There are frequent bus services to Alleppey. |
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Local Transport One can use buses,
yellow-top and tourist taxis, autorickshaws, and cycle rickshaws. |
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Ferries The State Water Transport
Department operates boat services connecting Alleppey with some other
places like Kottayam, Chenganassery, Nedamudy and Kavalam. |
![]() THE VENICE OF THE EASTSituated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, the town's commercial centre lives in a maze of canals. Set in the labyrinth of Backwater channels, the town is one of the best gateways to explore the unspoilt countryside. |
Prime Attractions of Alleppey (Alappuzha) |
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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. more.. |
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The annual festival of the St. Andrews Forane Chuch
at Arthunkal near Alleppey is held in the month of January. This
ten-day festival held in the name of St. Sebastian is attended by
thousands of devotees from all parts of the State. more.. |
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The little island of Pathiramanal, on the Backwaters is
a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different
parts of the land. more.. |
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Kuttanad Kuttanad is an expanse of
water-logged land lying below sea level. It bears strong resemblance to
Holland in terms of geographical features. |
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Chettikulangara Bhagwathy Temple The
Bhadrakali deity is said to have miraculous power. The temple is abuzz
with activity in the months of February and March on the occasion of
Bharani. |
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Punappra A short distance from Alleppey,
this village has been rendered famous by the heroic struggles between
the communists and Travancore State Police. |
Excursions from Alleppey (Alappuzha) |
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(14Km.) 14 kms from Alleppey, the Sreekrishna Temple here is worth seeing. The temple boasts of its classic temple architecture and its 'Palpayasam' (sweet milk porridge), offered to the deity. more.. |
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(47Km.) The palace is located at a distance of 47 kms, at Kayamkulam, on the way to Kollam. The double storeyed palace contains one of the greatest Mural panels in Kerala. more.. |
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(32Km.) Mannarshala covers an area of 16 acres of dense green forest grove devoted to serpent worship. The temple here is unique in that the holy rites are presided over by a priestess. more.. |
Significance - Alleppey (Alappuzha) |
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Present The centre for Backwater Cruises in
Kerala, the Backwaters of Alleppey can be best experienced in a country
boat. Alleppey is a bustling, messy town of ramshackle wood and
corrugalated roof houses, chiefly significant in the Coir industry. |
Places To Stay - Alleppey (Alappuzha)Prince Hotel, A. S. Road, NH 47. Komala, Opp. Boat Jetty.KTDC Motel Aaram. PWD Rest House, near Reception Ground. |
Maps - AlleppeyRailway Network MapRoad Map Travel Map |
Climate - AlleppeyTropical Humid. |
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Rainfall 299 cm (annual). |
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Winter Max: 32°C Min: 20°C |
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Summer Max: 35°C, Min: 22.5°C |
General Information - Alleppey |
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Area 1414 Sq. Km. District |
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Population 1,909,603. |
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Altitude 0 feet Above Sea Level. |
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Clothing Tropical |
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Location 64 Km North Of Kochi (Kerala) |
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Best Time August to March |
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Main Attraction Nehru Boat Race,
Ambalapuzha Temple, Mannarshala Temple. |
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Temperature Summer : Max: 35°C, Min:
22.5°C Winter : Max: 32°C Min: 20°C |
Useful Information - Alleppey |
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Tourist Information Centres District
Tourism Promotion Council, near the Boat Jetty. |