Alappuzha / Alleppey District of Kerala

Alappuzha town , the administrative capital of the district is a spectacular place  with picturesque canals, lagoons and backwaters  and has been called as the "Venice of the East " by Lord Curzon.


About Alappuzha / Alleppey District
Alleppey or Alappuzha is a labyrinthe network of canals, silver sands and beaches, houseboat cruises  and what not, makes it a one of the best tourist destinations of India. People flock to this place frpm al over the world to enjoy the best of God's own country or the green paradise on earth.
Alappuzha was earlier known as Alleppey, the name got changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a well known tourist destination and is famous for coir industries as well. Alappuzha is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala

Attractions of Alappuzha
There are many places to visit, cruise on the backwaters in the gentle and majestic moving houseboats  and many other tourist attractions as well as learn more about the traditional village life of Kerala which you cannot see in cities.
Snake boat races  which are held every year during the Onam festival celebrations are the main cultural events of the district,  attracting the tourists from all parts of the world.

There is a church in Kokkamangalam  or Kokkathamangalam which was established by St Thomas one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ who came to the place to spread the message of the Christ.

Places to Visit in Alappuzha

Krishnapuram Palace of Alappuzha 

Krishnapuram Palace, which was built by the travancore King Marthanda varma in the 18th century, is the oldest palace. This Krishnapuram Palace is a double storied building  which has the typical characteristics of the Kerala Architecture , like gabled roofs, dormar windows and narrow corridors. 

Gajendra Moksham , the largest mural painting of  Kerala is placed in this palace measuring about 14 feet by 11 feet and is at the western end of the ground floor. This is just at a walking distance from the Palace Pool. Other than these  there is also a museum of rare and antique sculptures, bronzes and paintings. .  

This Krishnapuram palace is located at about 47 kilometers from the town of Alappuzha on the route to Kollam. The Krishnapuram palace is easily accessible from Kollam as well as Alappuzha. 

Pathiramanal Islands of Alappuzha

Pathiramanal  meaning the sands of the midnight  is an island in the backwaters of Alappuzha near Kumarakom. Pathiramanal Island is located in the Vembanad lake and is accessible only by Boat. You can reach easily from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. 

This Island is located at about an hour and a half trip by the motor boat or about half an hour trip by the speed boat from the Boat jetty of Alappuzha town. You can also take the boats plying in the Kumarakom, Muhamma route to reach the island.

The Pathiramanal island is home to 91 species of local birds and 50 species of  migratory birds. You can many varieties like Pintail Ducks, Indian Shag, Common Teal, Night Heron, Cormorant, Darter, Little Egret,   Purple Heron, Pheasant-tailed and Bronze-winged Jacanas, Cattle Egret, gulls,  large egrets, Intermediate Egret,  Indian Pond Heron, terns, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Watercock, Whistling Duck, Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Little Cormorant and Whiskered Tern in the island. 

Karumadi of  Alappuzha

 Karumadi Kuttan is a 11th century statue of Buddha located at about 3 kilometers away from Ambalapuzha.  This statue is protected by the state arcaeological Department. Karumadi has been credited with too many healing powers and is looked at with affection by the locals of the area.  There are many fascinating legends which are associated with this Karumadi kuttan, the Buddha statue. 

Accommodation facilities in Alappuzha



Other places to visit in Alappuzha / Alleppey of Kerala
Sea View park
Chavara Bhavan
Arthungal Church
Edathua Church
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Chettikulangara Bhagavathy temple