Alappuzha Travel and Backwater Tourism

 

 




 
 
 
 
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Alappuzha Travel and Houseboat Backwater Tourism

 

Alappuzha is one of the exotic backwater sites in the state of Kerala. This city of south India is situated close to the Arabian Sea and is interlocked by a number of canals and bridges. Alappuzha city is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. Alappuzha is not only known for its natural beauty but also its locally made coir products that are of a very superior quality.


The backwater cruises in the exotic houseboats of Alappuzha serve the best of the cuisines of the state of Kerala.The festivities of the Mullakal temple in Alappuzha city are highly recommended for the performance of some of India's finest temple musicians. Besides this, the locally made coir and carpets of coconut fibers in Alappuzha are great attraction among tourists these days. There are several places of tourist interest in and around Alappuzha.Punnamada Kayal is the must-visit place of Alappuzha where the annual Nehru Trophy boat race takes place. During the month of August-September, the backwaters become crowded with thousands of spectators and a large number of competitors come to participate in the famous Nehru Trophy boat race.


Krishnapuram Temple in south India is a two-storied building in Alappuzha, which displays the typical Keralan style of architecture. The largest mural painting, Gajendra Miksham, has been displayed in a museum here. Ambalapuzha Temple, where Lord Krishna is worshipped, is also an important place to visit in Alappuzha. Surrounded by thick-green forests, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple of Alappuzha is a holy place where the king of serpents is worshiped. Number of devotees from all over India and abroad visit this place every year. The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple of Alappuzha is believed to have miraculous powers and hence many people who visit Kerala take a tour to Alappuzha. Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple are the oldest temples of Alappuzha city and are sites worth visiting, especially during the time of festivals.

 

Alappuzha District Kerala