Alappuzha (Alleppey) is known as ‘the Venice of the East’. This charming place is the hub of Kerala’s backwaters and is home to a vast network of backwaters and more than thousand houseboats. It is famous for a huge system of interlinking, palm-fringed canals called backwaters and rejuvenating Ayurvedic resorts. Alleppey is renowned for its houseboat cruises that pass through backwaters with a complete view of green paddy fields, choir making activities and beautiful avifauna and can witness the life of local people. Alleppey is also famous for boat racing festivals. It has a network of lakes and lagoons with freshwater canals. Other than backwater experience, Alleppey offers beaches and an assortment of marine and choir product also.
Which are the Top Attraction places in Alleppey ?
Houseboat
It is a magical experience which offers exclusive views and mouth-watering delicious seafood. The houseboat is a reworked version of “ kettuvellom” equipped with all the comforts of a good hotel room like air conditioners, modern toilets, cosy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. Houseboat offers an experience of exclusive sceneries like a lush green paddy field, coconut fringed waters, coir making activities, village peoples living style along with humanmade islands which we can sit back and enjoy. Night stay in houseboat offers a different experience with a calm and quiet atmosphere. Its is also called honeymooners paradise because of its romantic environment and privacy along with enchanting views.
Alappuzha Beach
It is an idle sandy beach destination for families and children. Relaxing under the palm groves and picnicking beside the beach are fantastic options offered by the beach. Alleppey Beach is a host to many festivals like Sand Art festival and Alappuzha Beach Festival. This place has a vast network of freshwater rivers, meandering lakes and lagoons. Amusement amenities at Vijaya beach park add charm to the beach. Dense palm groves, which lines the shore and oldest lighthouse adding a fantastic view to the beach. The beach also accommodates a garden and an open-air stage where cultural events are conducted once in a week.
Krishnapuram Palace
It is a palace and museum located in kayamkulam. This place built during the reign of a Travancore king and it is well known for its mural painting and architecture. This palace built in the traditional architecture style of Kerala. This palace is famous for its large mural painting found in all Kerala. The palace works as a museum and displays a wide range of specimens like sculptures, silver and bronze antiques, and canvas paintings etc. Krishnapuram Palace is the best place for architecture enthusiast and those who like to explore the rich culture and history backgrounds.
Vembanad Lake
Vembanad Lake is a lagoon, and it is the largest Lake in Kerala. It lays right to the Arabian Sea with a narrow reef separating it from the sea. Famous Nehru Trophy boat race conducted over here. Another essential attraction is the canoe rides, fishing, boating etc. Lake is also home to numerous migratory bird, so it is the best place for bird watching. Vembanad Lake is one of the largest freshwater Lake because of its scenic beauty suitable climate this place offer a unique experience. Vembanad Lake and its surrounding islands offer a peaceful life and allow delight in the heart of nature.
Coir weaving in Alleppey
Coir weaving is an essential industry in Alleppey. The womenfolk and weaving wheels work intimately to fabricate one of the strongest threads in the world- coir, the golden lines of Kerala. For the people who are living by the side of the backwaters, coir weaving is their primary occupation. The process first requires extracting the coconut fibre from the coconut husks, and then it is further processed and woven into mats and other products. Besides purchasing these products, can also take around and visit these small setups running all over town, for a better insight.
Kuttanad
Kuttanad is famous for knowing Rice bowl of Kerala, being home to lush green rice fields spread extensively divide by dykes. These places are showing the countryside life of Kerala. Kuttanad is the lowest altitude place in the country. In these lowlands, Kerala produces large portions of the everyday meal; this land split up by many small and big rivers and creeks. These streams are perfect for a sail over, soak, and hour-long cruise on a houseboat or shorter trips on canoes. These places offer scenes and sceneries that are worth remembering for all tourists.
Ambalapuzha Sreekrishna Temple
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna also called ‘Dwarka of the South’. Built-in the traditional Kerala style architectural pattern, the temple is famous for its delicious rice pudding prepared in sweet milk, popularly known as Pal Payasam. The main deity presiding the temple called Parthasarathy is carved out of black granite stone and carries the sacred conch (shankh) in the left hand and a whip in the right. It is one of the most visited pilgrim centres of Kerala.
Marari beach
Marari beach is a perfect spot for couples as well as family. Shining with golden sand and lined with palm trees, the beach fills beautifully in all its form. Nestled in the picturesque of the fishing village of mararikulam along with exclusive ayurvedic treats which are offered by ayurvedic massage centre is one of the unique experiences of Marari beach. This beach is best for adventure lovers those who want to explore sea surfing, parasailing, water skiing, and deep-sea fishing. In simple words, Marari beach is a peaceful place where can relax and rejuvenate the mind and body. The seawater is clean and ideal for swimming.
Revi Karunakaran Museum.
Revi Karunakaran Museum is a memorial museum built in the memory of one of the leading coir industrialist and businessman of Kerala- Revi Karunakaran, built-in 2003. Ravi Karunakaran was the architect of the modernized coir industry of Kerala. It is a privately-owned museum and one of the largest of its kind, holding large Swarovski crystals in jade, ivory, porcelain; sculptures, Belgian glassworks, Murano glassworks and Tanjore paintings etc. This museum is featured unique artistic pieces from across the world.
Ayurvedic Spa and Massage centre
Alleppey offers a religious experience with all its peaceful ambience and beautiful atmosphere. Ayurvedic therapies are the most effective way to cure chronic disorders, which most of the people are facing these days. Alleppey offers exclusive traditional as well as modernized ayurvedic massages according to the requirement. It is an absolute blend of ayurvedic treatment and health retreat, which is close to nature and tranquil atmosphere. These massages are revitalized our body with herbal oils, steam baths etc.
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