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Alleppey
Built in the 9th century AD, Alleppey, called Alappuzha lies on the edge of the great Ashtamudi Lake. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast labyrinth of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Related to the Venice of the East by travellers from around the world, this Backwater Country is also home to diverse range of animals and birds. It has always been honored a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala for its proximity to the sea. Alleppey has earned fame in the commercial world as the world's premier supplier of coir.
Alleppey Backwater
Aleppey is the most important area of kerala backwaters, With kuttanad region and the Vembanad Kayal nearby, Alleppey attracts tourists throughout the year.The criss-crossing canals in the area evoke comparisons with Venice, and called Venice of the East. Amongst the notable sights is the palm covered Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Kayal, one hour by boat from Alappuzha. it is famous for the snake boat races and also has a number of historic colonial buildings and a beach. Alappuzha Backwaters offers House boat cruises, Shikkara Boating, Motor boating, Speed boating for the tourists
Alleppey Beach
Aleppey beach is one of the most popular Picnic spots in Alleppey. Its beautiful garden on the shore gives an exclusive sight. It is sourrounded by dense Palm groves at one end and an ancient towering light house at the other, Vijay Park and Sea view park nearby.Both parks offer boating.The shore has buildings of a colonial past overlook the shore. The pier, which extends into the sea is more than 140 years old and is a rare sight.
Houseboats
Kerala Houseboats (Riceboats) or kettuvallam are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages of Kerala Backwater area to the towns like Alleppey, Kollam, Cochin and Kottayam. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the kettuvalloms went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction as a modern moving boat house that is kerala houseboats.
Kuttanad
Kuttanad is discribed as the rice bowl of kerala.It has vast areas of paddyfeild interlaced between the backwaters of aleppey making it an unforgettable experience.Four major rivers in Kerala viz. Pampa, Meenachil, Achankovil and Manimala flow into the region.Kuttanad is noted for its farming 4 to 6 feet below sea level.With the Kuttanad and the Vembanad lake nearby, Alappuzha attracts touriststhe whole year.The district alapuzha is famous for its snake boat races and it houses a large number of historic colonial buildings and a beach.
Mannarasala Temple
Located amidst lush green surroundings, the Mannarasala Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Nagaraja. While the origins of the temple are shrouded with Hindu legends, it is one of the major pilgrim spots with a typical Kerala temple architecture. The amazing architecture and the 30,000 images of various mythical snakes, makes it a must visit spot.
Arthunkal Church
This impressive shrine is dedicated to St. Sebastian and was built by the Portuguese. The church is famous for the annual feast of St. Sebastian held in January every year. Christians and people from different faiths converge here to join in the festivities. ...
