Alapuzha (Alleppey)

Alleppey or Alappuzha, the 'Venice of the East' is a unique criss-crossing network of canals on which thatch-covered country boats float along leisurely. The proximity of the lakes also adds to the Venetian ambience. For tourists Alleppey is the pivotal point for

trips into Kerala's famed backwaters and the state's lush rice bowl, Kuttanad.
A major tourist attraction in Alleppey is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race organised in August every year. The Snakeboats, unique to Kerala, vie with each other to win the coveted trophy. Alleppey is also famous for the manufacture of coir yarn, coir mat and mattings.

ACCESS

The nearest airport is Cochin, 64 km.Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 159 km .

Alleppey has recently been linked to Cochin by rail. Some trains link Alleppey to cities like Chennai and Bokaro. The Alleppey Railway Station is 5 km away from the central bus stand and the boat jetty.

Alleppey is on the NH 47 highway and is connected to all important towns in South India.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Mullackal Bhagvathi Temple.

EXCURSIONS

Pathiramanal (small island near Alleppey), Sri Krishna Temple at Ambalapuzha (14 km), Karumadi (Buddha statue belonging to 9th or 10th century, 14 km), Arthunkal (Portuguese Church, 22 km), Chambakulam (Pamba river for boat race), Krishnapuram (18th century, 47 km) etc.

ACCOMMODATION

Shakti Tourist Complex (3-star). Alleppey Prince Hotel (2-star), A.S. Road, N.H.47, Alleppey. Phones: 243752-57; Fax: 0477-243758.

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