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Alappuzha Beach :
Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of
Alappuzha. Its beautiful garden on the shore gives an exclusive sight.
Imposing buildings of a colonial past overlook the shore. The pier,
which extends into the sea is more than 140 years old and is a rare
sight. Dense Palm groves at one end and an ancient towering light
house.
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Backwater Cruise : View
the landscape beauty , monuments, temples,churches and industries of
Alappuzha by cruising through its rivers,canals and backwaters.The
starting point is from Alleppey and the finishing point is at Jetty.
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Boatraces : Alappuzha
district is proud of being the cradle of boat races. All the important
boat races, namely the Nehru Trophy boat Race at Punnamada, the
Payippad near Haripad, the Thiruvandoor, Neerettupuram, Karuvatta and
Thaikkoottam boat races are held at different parts of the district
during August-September . Thousands of people from all parts of the
world come and witness these races.
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Krishnapuram Palace :
Located at a distance of 47 km from Alappuzha on the way to Kollam,
this palace was built in the 18th century during the reign of
Marthanda Varma. This palace is noted for its typical Kerala
architecture, with gabled roof, dormer windows and narrow corridors.
Here you will find the famous mural kept in the western end of the
ground floor, called ‘Gajendra Moksham’ which is the largest mural in
Kerala. There is also a museum of antique sculptures, paintings and
bronze articles in the palace.
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Kuttanad Region : The
region is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'. It is perhaps the only
region in the world where farming is done below sea level. The boat
trip to Changanacherry passes through this beautiful and fertile
region.
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Pathiramanal : This is
a small captivating island in the Vembanad Lake. Situated between
Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, this island is the favourite spot for
hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world.
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AmbalapuzhaTemple :
Constructed in the typical Kerala architectural style, this temple is
famous all over India, and is renowned for the Palpayasam, the daily
offering of sweet milk porridge. This temple witnesses the performance
of Pallipana by Velans (sorcerers) once every twelve years. Paintings
of the Dasavatharam (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) are
displayed on the inner walls of the temple. The ‘ Ottanthullal’, a
satiric art form based on social themes was the brain child of the
poet Kunchan Nambiar who performed it for the first time in the
premises of this temple.
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ArthunkalChurch : This
christian Pilgrim centre near Sherthalai is 22 km. north of alappuzha.
The St. Andrews Church here was built by Portuguese missionaries. The
annual feast of St. Sebastian is held here in the month of January.
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Champakulam Church :
The St. Mary's Church is one of the oldest church in Kerala. It is
said to be one of the seven churches established by St.Thomas. Tha
annual feast is held on the 3rd Sunday of October. The feast of St.
Joseph is celebrated on March 19th.
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Chavara Bhavan : The
ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, lies 6 km. from
Alappuzha. Thousands of devotees gather at this shrine. It can be
reached only by boat from Alappuzha.
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Karumadikuttan : The
small village near Ambalapuzha is known for the black granite idol of
Lord Buddha known as Karumadikuttan. The idol dates back to 9th or
10th century.
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Mannarsala : It is 32
kms. from Alappuzha near Haripad and is famous for the ancient temple
of Sree Nagaraja, the King of Serpents. Pilgrims from all over the
country assemble here during the two day annual festival. These
regions are famous for farming over reclaimed land from the
backwaters. The area is protected by dikes built all around and
reminds visitors of the famous dikes of Netherlands. A cruise along
the canals here is quite a memorable experience.
