Alappuzha

The mystic allure of Alappuzha makes it a highly popular tourist destination. Known as the 'Venice of the East', Alappuzha is famed for its stunning beaches, tranquil backwaters, thrilling boat rides, beautiful vistas of lush green paddy fields and swaying coconut trees.

Laze around and relax at the beautiful Alleppey Beach, which is an ideal for laidback vacation. From the seashore, you can also make a short excursion to the Sreekrishna Temple. Pay your obeisance at the temple and taste the famous Palpayasam- milk porridge that is offered to the deity.

For a unique experience, just hire a Kettuvalam (houseboat) and hit the backwaters of Alappuzha. Feel your heart soaring in sheer happiness as the houseboat charts it's way through the palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields as the birds make mellifluous music.

Other attractions of Alappuzha include the village of Karumadikkuttan that boasts of a 10th century black granite statue of Lord Buddha. Also visit the waterlogged village of Champakulam that is home to the St. Mary Forane Church that is famous for its beautiful mural paintings as well as the oldest angadi (market) known as Kalloorkkadu angadi. Krishnapuram Palace, Ambalapuzha Temple and Aruthunkal are the other places of interest in Alappuzha.

Shop for beautiful coir products and witness the diverse animal and bird life of Alappuzha during your tour of the region. Enjoy boat rides to Kollam along the picturesque Vembanad Lake only with Alappuzha tours by A Journey to India.

Easily accessible by all means of transport, Alappuzha offers tourists a range of accommodation options that suit your budget during your travel to Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

The various Tourist Destinations in Kerala are:

• Alappuzha
• Kochi
• Kollam
• Kozhikode
• Palakkad
• Thekkady
• Thiruvananthapuram

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