South India Holidays [ 17 Days ]
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai Excursion - Tirupati- Bangalore - Mysore- Kodaikanal - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai excursion - Trivandrum - Alleppey - Cochin - Mumbai
Kerala Holiday Packages [ 6 Days ]
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Thekkady - Kumarokom - Alleppey - Cochin
Introduction
The area around Alleppey is famous for its beautiful backwaters, coconut palms and beautiful flowers. Alleppey is popularly known as Alappuzha. Kuttanad, in Alleppey is one of the few places, where below sea level farming is done. Tour Packages of India ensures that you get an opportunity to feel as though you have been transported to heaven without much effort. The sheer pleasure of sailing on a luxury rice barge as you float past the busy villages located on the banks of the lovely Alleppey in Kerala, South India is incomparable.
See the waddling ducks and other waterfowl busy twittering and cackling as the villagers on the water banks leisurely go about their daily activities.
Feast your eyes on the lush greens and the rows of Coconut palms that stand in perfect harmony with the tranquil environs much to your delight.
Historical Background of Alleppey
As far as the city history is concerned this ancient region is famous for its Protestant churches, among other things. Since time immemorial, Kuttanad has been called the "granary of Kerala." This place is popular for paddy fielding. The diocese of Alleppey is along the Arabian Sea. The village of Punnapra, situated at a short distance from Alleppey is significant because of its historical importance; this village had been the battlefield between the Communists and the Travancore State.
With regard to culture and heritage, Alleppey has its own place in the history of Kerela. Alleppey, over the years has been popular for continuing its ancient tradition of the Great Elephant March. Alleppey is also popular for boat races that are conducted in the inland canals in the backwaters of the region.
Tourist Attractions in Alleppey
The main tourist attractions in and around Alleppey include the Sreekrishna temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, Mannarshala Temple, the Krishnapuram cottage, the lighthouse and the ancient 10th century granite statue of Lord Buddha at Karurnadikkuttan. The Alleppey beach is also popular among tourists, besides the ancient market in the village of Champakulam is a major tourist attraction.
Special Attraction
Alleppey is extremely popular for its boat races, that is, the annual snake boat race. The right time to visit Alleppey would be during the months of August through March.
How to Reach Alleppey
Alleppey is well connected to the different parts of Kerala and is thus quite accessible. In fact the nearest airport is located at a distance of 66 kilometers in Kochi in Kerala, South India and the area is well connected by rail also.
Transport in Alleppey
Auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaws and the yellow-topped tourist taxis are the common means of getting around while on tours to the tourist attractions located in different parts of Alleppey, Kerala, South India.
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