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Places To Visit In Alleppey

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Sightseeing at Alleppey:-


Alleppey Beach: Close to Alleppey Railway Station, the Alleppey beach is long and has thick palm groves on one end. This is an ideal place to sit and relax. 

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Alleppey Backwaters: Alleppey - Kuttanad - The enticing backwaters and the amazing backwater house boats attracts thousands of tourists to this place. Get on these boats and rub shoulders with a colourful and varied group of locals.Or take a ride into Kuttanad through lush green fields and watch coir workers soak, beat and weave coconut fibres into long ropes on spindles as you pass the endless stretch of coconut trees. 

 

Krishnapuram Palace: Situated about 47 km from Alleppey, this 18th century palace of the Travancore kings is built in typical Kerala style of architecture. On the show are antique sculptures, paintings and bronze artifacts, which are worth appreciating. 

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Ambalapuzha Temple: This famous Sri Krishna temple at Ambalapuzha, is known for its traditional Kerala architecture and delicious palpayasam (sweet porridge made with milk). About 3 kms from Ambalapuzha is the 10th century Karumadikuttan statue, a black granite statue of Buddha. 

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Aruthunkal: Situated 22 km north of Alleppey is the ancient St.Sebastian Church, which was erected by the Portuguese and is a popular centre of pilgrimage for the Christians of Kerala.The feast of St.Sebastian is held every January. 

 

Mullackal Temple: Dedicated to goddess Rajarajeswari, is also a place worth visiting. The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple This temple is believed to have miraculous powers and hence visited by number of pilgrims every year.

 

Kerala Backwaters
Kerala backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. Backwaters are formed by the accumulation of sea water at the beach. As the waves moved to and fro, they made their way tearing the ground and forming backwaters. The backwaters are essentially inland lakes connected by a network of canals. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a cruise on a Kettuvallam or the house boat. 

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Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala. Washed by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. Alappuzha Backwaters is accessible by all the means of communication. The nearest airport is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is located 159 km south of Alappuzha. Cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected to Alappuzha. National Highway 47 goes through Alappuzha connecting it with almost all the nearby places of South India.

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How to Reach Alleppey by Air:
The nearest airport to Alleppey is the Kochi Airport which is located 54kms away from Alleppey. Another important airport near Alleppey is Trivandrum Airport which is at a distance of 154kms.
How to Reach Alleppey by Rail:
Alleppey is connected to the major cities of Kerala like Cochin, Kottayam, Changanassery and Chengannur. There are ferry services to Alleppey where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the backwaters.
How to Reach Alleppey by Road:
Alleppey is connected by a number of interconnecting roadways to different parts of South India. National Highway 47 passes through Allepey.

The climate of Alappuzha is generally temperate and humid and relatively more pleasant in the winter season. The best time to visit this district is between August - September to February - March.

 

Sightseeing at Alleppey:-
Alleppey Beach: Close to Alleppey Railway Station, the Alleppey beach is long and has thick palm groves on one end. This is an ideal place to sit and relax. 

Alleppey Backwaters: Alleppey - Kuttanad - The enticing backwaters and the amazing backwater house boats attracts thousands of tourists to this place. Get on these boats and rub shoulders with a colourful and varied group of locals.Or take a ride into Kuttanad through lush green fields and watch coir workers soak, beat and weave coconut fibres into long ropes on spindles as you pass the endless stretch of coconut trees. 

Krishnapuram Palace: Situated about 47 km from Alleppey, this 18th century palace of the Travancore kings is built in typical Kerala style of architecture. On the show are antique sculptures, paintings and bronze artifacts, which are worth appreciating. 

Ambalapuzha Temple: This famous Sri Krishna temple at Ambalapuzha, is known for its traditional Kerala architecture and delicious palpayasam (sweet porridge made with milk). About 3 kms from Ambalapuzha is the 10th century Karumadikuttan statue, a black granite statue of Buddha. 

Aruthunkal: Situated 22 km north of Alleppey is the ancient St.Sebastian Church, which was erected by the Portuguese and is a popular centre of pilgrimage for the Christians of Kerala.The feast of St.Sebastian is held every January. 

Mullackal Temple: Dedicated to goddess Rajarajeswari, is also a place worth visiting. The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple This temple is believed to have miraculous powers and hence visited by number of pilgrims every year.

Kerala Backwaters
Kerala backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. Backwaters are formed by the accumulation of sea water at the beach. As the waves moved to and fro, they made their way tearing the ground and forming backwaters. The backwaters are essentially inland lakes connected by a network of canals. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a cruise on a Kettuvallam or the house boat. 

Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala. Washed by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. Alappuzha Backwaters is accessible by all the means of communication. The nearest airport is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is located 159 km south of Alappuzha. Cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected to Alappuzha. National Highway 47 goes through Alappuzha connecting it with almost all the nearby places of South India. 

  • Motty's Homestay

                                                    Ranked #2 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

  • Punnamada Resort 

                                                  Ranked #3 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

  • Citrus Retreats Alleppey

                                                 Ranked #4 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

  • Ashtamudi Homestay

                                                             Ranked #5 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

  • Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort, Muhamma 

                                                            Ranked #6 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

  • Green Palace Kerala Resort 

                                                           Ranked #20 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

  • The Beach at Pollethai                 Ranked #24 of 53 hotels in Alappuzha

3 Nigth 4 Days
 Kumarakom, Houseboat, Alleppey Tour

Day 1
Arrival at cochin airport. Our representative who will be your chauffer througout the tour will assist you travel from the airport to the resort in kumarakom. Kumarakom is a backwater destination just like alleppey and it is well known for its bird sanctuary. Kumarakom has got facilities for houseboat ride. On the first day you wont be having houseboat ride in kumarakom as it is organised in another day in alleppey in this particular tour package. On reaching the resort check in hotel and take rest. During afternoon or evening visit Kumarakom and near by places. After sight seeing return back to the hotel and overnight at the hotel in kumarakom.
Day 2
On day 2 have breakfast from the hotel and travel to wards alleppey. Today you a-borad a houseboat which will be waiting for you in the backwaters of alleppey, most probably near the alleppey nehru trophy finishing point. After you get on board the houseboat you will take you to a full day voyage in the backwaters. You will be provided food in the afternoon and snacks in the evening. You can choose either veg or non-veg food. Please do inform us, before booking the tour, regarding the type of food you prefer. During evening the houseboat will return back to place where you got into the houseboat and will anchor it there for the whole night. In the night you can have food from the houseboat and overnight at the houseboat.
Day 3
Today morning have breakfast and check out from the houseboat, embark on a sightseeing tour in and around alleppey. In the evening reach the hotel in alleppey and spend overnight at the hotel in alleppey.
Day 4
Today is the last day of your tour package and after having breakfast from the hotel in alleppey, our driver will drive you to airport or railway station in cochin. If your train or flight for you onward journey from cochin will start in the evening then you can have a sightseeing tour in cochin.

 


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