Best Places to visit in Alappuzha

If Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’ then Alappuzha is known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Alappuzha is well known for backwaters and houseboat. However, this beautiful destination has such magnificent natural beauty that you would feel like spending rest of your life here.

Some of the best among them are:

• Marari Beach

• Pathiramanal

• Backwaters of Kuttanad

• Krishnapuram Palace

• Alleppey Beach

• Vembanad Lake

• Ambalapuzha Temple

Marari Beach:                                              

• If you want to unwind completely, then the Marari Beach is a must-visit destination for you.
• The Marari Beach is known for providing unique experiences to the travellers.
• Taking them away from the modern life, this beach gives them an opportunity to unwind and to enjoy the different facets and bounties of life and nature.

Backwaters of Kuttanad: 

• Consisting of shimmering waterways, canals, lakes, rivers and rivulets, Kuttanad is a beautiful tropical region in the state of Kerala. The region is surrounded by the sea and the hills and offers a beautiful scenic vista to its guests.
• Here, four major rivers – Meechil, Achankovil, Pampa and Manimala flow, making this region a hub for travellers who like natural beauty and the swaying of coconut trees.
• One of the best things to do in Alleppey is to visit these backwaters and enjoy the swish of winds and trees.

Krishnapuram Palace:

• This is one of the best tourist places to visit in Alleppey for those who wish to gain an insight about the culture, lives and times of the people of South India.
• Krishnapuram is a museum and palace of South India, the history of which can be traced back to the 18th century.

Alleppey Beach: 

 

• The beach, visited by both local as well as international travellers, has gained popularity for its incredible natural beauty.

• Thick palm grooves, a lovely garden right on sea shore, an antique light house and much more, they further add on to the beauty of this scenic beach.

 

Pathiramanal:

 

A well-managed and well-protected sanctuary for aboriginal and infrequent migratory birds, located in Vembanad, this island is a Birdwatchers paradise.

Ambalapuzha Temple:  

• Devoted to Lord Krishna, The Ambalapuzha Temple is aptly called the “Dwaraka of South”.
• Popular for its wonderful mural paintings and the “Ambalapuzha Palpayasam” (porridge made out of sweet milk), the temple knows how to attract devotees of different sects.  
• The temple certainly reflects the southern architectural style and could be a delightful experience for the ones with a fascination of art and culture.