Alappuzha- A Introduction
Allapuzha is one of the fantastic Places for Tourism that Kerela has to offer. This Town Is well known for its annual boat race. This place attracts lot of Tourists there from all over the country and beyond to that Place. Allapuzha is also the point where maximum production of coir are done here. And this place is known for the maximum processing of cashew nuts. Industry and important place for the cashew nut processing. The town is Contagious to Kochi and Kannyanur in the north.kottayam.,Vaikum, Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Adoor Talyuks in the east. Kanathur, Karunagapalin in the south and lakshadweep islands in the west. The Portuguese were the predominant rulers of this place before the Dutch took over. It was only during the reign of Maharaja Marthandavarma that the town was transformed into a very buzy and commercial centre
Places of Interest
Alappuzha Beach
A popular picnic spot, this beach is located near to the town. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. One of the great fascinations for the visitors here is the nearby lighthouse and entertainment facility at the Vijaya Beach Park. The park offers boating facilities and a children's park with toy train and bicycles.
Pathiramanal
Pathiramanal is a must visit place for those who are bird lovers. It is about 1 ½ hour drive from Allapuzza. Pathiramanal is a refuge for hundreds of rare birds migrating from different parts of the world. Pathiramanal is only accessible only by boat as it is surrounded by Vembanad Lake , stretching from Alapuzza to kochi and Kayambulam Lake .
Kuttanad
One prominent place in the city of Alapuzza is the kuttanad. It is also called the rice bowl of Kerala. Kuttanad has sea surrounded on one side and huge hills on another side.Kuttanad streches for about 75 km. It is believed to be the Lone place in the world where farming is done below sea Level.
Sea View Park
Sea View park is another place where the people can enjoy themselves by the Water side. The park has the facility of swimming pool and provides boating facilities.
Excursion:- Places nearby
Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple
A visit and a through examination to this temple, dedicated to lord Krishna, will help the
Visitors to gain a good knowledge of the Keralian architecture. One can also get the glimpse of the town culture and can also taste the south Indian sweet dish of Payasam, if you visit the place during the carnival season of spring and in the month of march.
Arthunkal
Twenty two kilometers north of Sherthallai lies the pilgrim centre. Arthunkal . The town is known for St Andrews church as it was brought into prominence by the Portuguese missionaries. Every January the holy feast of saint Sebastian is held here.
Chavara Bhavan
Chavara Bhavan is situated about 6 kms away from Alapuzza and can be reached only by boat. Presently, Chavara Bhavan is a holy shrine and a spiritual resort where thousands of pilgrims come here to gather for prayers. A 250 year old historical beacon of light is preserved here.in its original or true form.
Edatgya Church
Twenty two Kilometres from Tiruvalla Road stands the Edatgaya church. Dedicated to saint George the church was established in A.D. 1810. The followers and believers visit the church from all the parts of the south India during the annual festival held in the first
Week of may.
Krishnapuram Palace
Krishnapuram Palace is situated about forty seven Kilometres from Allapuzza. The
The palace presents a rare style of Keralian type of Architecture. The palace once harboured the rulers of Kayamkulam kingdom. The palace was renovated some time
During the 18th century and is complete with gabbled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer
Windows. Having these features, the palace becomes unique and has been declared as the
Protected monument by the department of archeology. Mural Paintings can be found here
In this palace, which also happens to be the largest single band of wall paintings. Other attraction include a large garden and a Buddha statue.