Location
In the south Indian State of Kerala, on the high ranges of the western
ghats.
Known for Backwaters and snake boat races.
Tourist Attraction
Backwater Cruise
Climate
Tropical
Best time to visit
September to May
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About Alleppey
Alappuzha or Alleppey, has a web of canals, bridges along silver beach,
making it an stimulating holiday spot. Alleppey provides enthusiastic boat
rides to Kollam along the picture perfect Vembanad Lake. The lush green
paddy fields, swaying coconut trees, shimmering water and long canals around
Alappuzha make it an enchanting tourist location.
Alleppey is well known for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish
and lakes. Alleppey is a lovely backwater destination, offering visitors
many other leisure options like - boating and fishing, very popular with the
tourists. With calm backwaters, beautiful houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese
fishing nets and swaying palms - Alleppey is a perfect relaxation your
senses.
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Getting there
Air : The Nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, about 85
km from Alleppey town.
Rail : Nearest railway station is Alleppey, about 5 km from the
beach.
Road : An Excellent road network links the district to all major
towns and cities in India.
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Major Attractions in Alleppey
Alleppey Beach : Alleppey beach is long and has thick palm groves on
one end. This is an ideal place to sit and relax.
Ambalapuzha : Situated 14 kms. away from Alleppey, Ambalapuzha is
known for its architectural feature, the Sreekrishna Temple that confirms
the typical Kerala style. The temple is famous through out Kerala for
'Palpayasam' a milk porridge of exceptional sweetness offered to the deity.
Karumadikkuttan : Situated 3 km east of Ambalapuzha, this village is
known for its 10th century Karumadikkuttan statue, a black granite figure of
the great Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. There are many interesting
legends connected to this idol.
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