Alleppey City Information | Major Attractions of Alleppey

Alleppey

Ambalapuzha is a must visit when you are in Alleppey – 14 kms form the main city. You can see here the Sri Krishna temple which is built in typical Kerala style. This temple is very popular in the whole of Kerala because of its Prasad, which is milk porridge that is very sweet. Karumadikkuttan lies 3 km east of Ambalapuzha, and is famous for a Karumadikkuttan statue, which was erected in the 10th century. It is made of black granite figure of Buddha. You can also get to know many fascinating legends associated with the statue.

Alleppey’s proximity to Cochin makes it an easy-to-reach destination. It is around 60 kms from Cochin in the south. If you are in Trivandrum, it will take you around 4 hours to reach here from road or rail.

Munnar and Thekkady are also nearby, with a five hours drive from each of these places. Its nearest airport is in Cochin. It is well-connected with rail with Cochin and Trivandrum and many other Indian cities and towns. It is also well-connected to NH – 47, and also not very surprisingly by water!

Places to visit :

Kuttanad - It's called the rice bowl of kerala because of her wealth of paddy crops, is at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of Banana, Cassava and Yam. This is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done 1.5 to 2 mtr below sea level. Inland waterways which flow above land lever are an amazing feature of this region.

Alappuzha (Alleppey) Beach - This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha (Alleppey). The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse which is greatly fascinating to visitors.

Kuttanad - KeralaPathira Manal - According the mythology a Young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad lake to persorm his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating the enchanting Island pf Pathiramanal (sands of midnight). This little island on the backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world. This island lies between Thaneermukkom
and Kumarakom, and is accessible only by boat.

Champakulam Church - One of the oldest churches in kerala, the St. Mary's Church is believed to be one of the seven established by St. Thomas. The annual feast at this church falls on the 3rd sunday of october every year.

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple - (15 km south of alapuzha) Built in the typical Kerala architectural style, this temple is famous all over india for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. It is also in this temple that pallipana is performed by velans (sorcerers) once every twelve years.

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