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| Know Alleppey |
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Alappuzha also known as Alleppey, is a town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons. It belongs to the List of places known as Venice of the East.
LOCATION
State : Kerala
Kovalam is located 154 kms away from Trivandrum
ALLEPPEY FACTS
1. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala. Washed by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. It is now famous for the Snake Boat Races held here every year around the time of the Onam festival. The giant snake boats called Chundanvalloms, race against each other for the prestigious Nehru Trophy.
2. The best time to visit Alappuzha is during the winter season. The months from August-September and February-March are ideal for a visit to this place.
3. Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple are the oldest temples of Alappuzha and are sites worth visiting, especially during the time of festivals.
4. One night cruise on the backwaters of the Alappuzha is one of the most popular cruises offered. A round trip, in which you board the boat at Alappuzha and disembark at Alappuzha after having spent the night in the tranquility of the Backwaters.
5. Alappuzha is also famous world wide for its coir industry.
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| Attractions in Alleppey |
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| Major Hotels & Resorts |
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- Arcadia Regency
- Picasso Castle
- Hotel Royal Park
- Alleppey Prince Hotel
- Green Lagoon Resort
- Hotel Pearl Regency
- Punnamada Backwaters Resort
- Lake Palace
- Aquabliss
- Grand Nirvana Lake Resort
- Pagoda Resorts
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Airways
Alleppey does not have an airport but the ones close to it are at Trivandrum (150 kilometers) and Kochi International Airport (60 kilometers). This place can be easily accessed from adjacent states like Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc.
Railways
Alappuzha has its own railway station and trains from many places connect this city with the rest of Kerala and India.
Roadways
There is a wide network of roads that connect this place to the rest of Kerala and also India. There are a number of national highways that pass through Alappuzha and connect it to the rest of Kerala and neighboring states.
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