Places to visit

Alleppey Beach

Alleppey beach is a popular picnic spot and the beach has a small park nearby. The Sea Bridge stands for the memory of good old days, as Alleppey Port was one of the important ports in Kerala. The Sea Bridge enabled the passage of goods via Ships. Usually visitors rush to the beach from all over the country and many popular movies were shot at Alleppey Beach. This is a favorite destination for tourists.

Alleppey Backwaters

Alleppey Is blessed with luxurious water body which host many species of plants , arthropods, is out standing by all means. The blue horizon and the blue water. Alappuzha 'Kuttanadu', an entirely different landscape is the gift of Alappuzha back waters non- venomous snakes and fresh water eels are found abundantly. A dawn and a dusk of Alappuzha back waters are unforgettable and it provides bread and butter to fisher men, tourist guys and peasants. And endless joy for whom visit this heavenly destination.

Kuttanad

Kuttanad is a vast paddy field region stretched among in three districts of Kerala (Alappuzha – Pathanamthitta – Kottayam) and where the farming is carried out below sea level (about 4 to 10 feet) and well known for its natural green scenery. This is also one of the historically important places in the ancient history of Kerala. The vast stretches of verdant paddy fields are interlaced with enchanting backwaters create some of the unforgettable sights. Four major rivers in Kerala Pampa, Meenachil, Achankovil and Manimala flow into this region. According to the legend, Kuttanad believed to be forest with dense tree growth was destroyed by a wild fire. Kuttanad is known as “Rice Bowl of Kerala” and large farming area near Vembanad Lake were reclaimed from the lake.

Kumarakom

It is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, Southern India. It’s laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to many species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Nearby, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum displays wooden sculptures. In the lake, Pathiramanal Island is a heaven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is east of Kumarakom. The tranquil ambiance is perfect for relaxing vacations. Kumarakom is one of the top reasons for holidays in Kerala being favored by travelers and honeymoon couples from around the world.

Alleppey Boat Race

Boat races are part and parcel of the rich traditional grandeur of Kerala.There are many kinds of boat races played out every year in Kerala backwaters; each one has its own story of origin with a lot of legendary tales and mythology attached. According to historical sources, boat races originated as a means to settle various disputes between the erstwhile kings and chieftains. Boat races have been an inherent part of temple festivities organised by religious communities. The Kerala snake boat races have been in existence since four hundred years, they were used for fighting wars in water by the ancient Kuttanadu Kings. The boat races are popularly called snake boat races due to the peculiar canoe shape of the boat. Different kinds of the boat races take place in different parts of Kerala.

Champakulam Church

LSt. Mary’s Church in Champakulam Alleppey established in AD 427 is one of the oldest Christian churches in India and the mother church of almost all Catholic Syrian churches in Alleppey District. It is a historic church which is under the archeparchy of Changanacherry. The church was renovated many times and around the church you will find many artifects and rock inscriptions . Champakulam church was once under Niranam Church, which was founded by the Apostle Saint Thomas himself.

Pathiramanal Island

Pathiramanal is a small island in Muhamma panchayat of Alappuzha district. Pathiramanal, roughly translated as the 'mysterious sand of midnight', is a small beautiful island of tourist importance. It is situated in the centre of Vembanad lake . Pathiramanal is a haven for hundreds of rare birds migrating from different part of the world. Lies between Thanneermukkom and Kumarakom, it's a beautiful island in Kerala surrounded by the Vembanad Lake. This island is full of coconut trees and luxuriant vegetation. It is also home to a large flock of migratory birds.

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is believed to have been built during 15th – 17th AD by the local ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran.The idol at Ambalapuzha is likened to Parthasarthi with a whip in the right hand and a Shankhu (sacred conch) in the left. This temple is directly associated to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple. During the raids of Tipu Sultan in 1789, the idol of Sri Krishna from the Guruvayoor Temple was brought to the Ambalappuzha Temple for safe keeping. The payasam served in the Ambalappuzha Temple is famous among Hindu devotees. This sweet pudding made of rice and milk has an interesting mythological legend behind it.It is believed that Guruvayoorappan reaches here daily at the time of Palpayasa Nedyam to have it.

Marari Beach

Marari beach also called Mararikulam beach, is located in the Alleppey District of Kerala State. What makes this beach a famous one is the blend of modernizations in preserving natural surroundings and the local environment, in addition to working with the community. Marari beach is a peaceful place in Kerala where you can relax and rejuvenate yourself. If you are looking for serenity on the deserted sandy beaches, then do visit here.

Alleppey Light House

The Alappuzha Lighthouse is situated in the coastal town of Alappuzha, Kerala. It was built in 1862 and is a major tourist attraction. Visitors are allowed between 15:00 hours and 16:30 hours on every weekday at an admission fee of 50 rupees for Indian citizens and 100 rupees for foreigners.