Tourism Alappuzha

 Alappuzha Tourism 

Alappuzha, sometimes known as the Venice of the East, is a tourist's dream. Backwaters are frequently the main attraction for visitors to Kerala. Backwater tourism is popular in Alappuzha. The canals, houseboat backwaters, coir industry, and beach all work together to create Alappuzha a world-class tourist attraction. Traveling through the backwaters in a moored boat is an unforgettable experience. Many of the current moorings are jam-packed with amenities that would impress even the most opulent hotels. The moored boat, which is positioned in the middle of the lake, is celebrated throughout the day and night.

Alappuzha was dubbed the "Venice of the East" because of its canal network, which is comparable to that of Venice. These canals were constructed in the nineteenth century.

Punnamadakkayal hosts the Nehru Trophy Boat Race every year. The boat race features Chundan boats from various sections of Alappuzha. The Nehru Trophy boat race begins with a mouse boat race, which was expressly staged by the state government to commemorate Jawaharlal Nehru's visit to Kerala as India's first Prime Minister. In 1952, the competition was held. Nehru, enthralled by the boat race, defied all security measures and stepped into the boat.

The boatmen recognised Nehru's deed and brought him to Kochi aboard a boat. On his return to Delhi, Nehru signed a model of a silver mouse boat and sent it to Kerala. This model is still used to award the Nehru Trophy to boat racing victors. The boat race was formerly called the Prime Minister's Trophy, but in 1969 it was changed to the Nehru Trophy. Every year on the second Saturday in August, the water festival takes place. These days, it's really crowded. Many people wish to see spiritual centres and a little spirituality during their leisure time.

Such people will not be disappointed with Alappuzha. Some of the country's sites of worship include the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Mullaikkal Rajeshwari Temple, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Mannarshala Nagaraja Temple, Edathva Church, St. Andrews Church, St. Sebastian's Church, and Champakulam Church. St. Thomas, a follower of Christ who journeyed to South India to preach Christianity, is said to have stopped in Alappuzha. As a result, it is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites. In ancient times, Alappuzha was an area where Buddhism was profoundly ingrained. Although most of the artefacts of the golden age are no longer visible, a Buddha statue may be found near Ambala.

Festival in Alappuzha 

Karumadikuttan, a black slate statue, is the name given to it. It was founded in the ninth or eleventh centuries, according to historians. In an attack by a drunk elephant, just half of the monument is supposed to have been damaged. 

Ancient Bhudha Temple at Kerala

 

Pathiramanal is a must-see attraction in Alappuzha. In Muhamma Panchayath, it is a lovely tiny island in the Vembanad Lake. The Muhamma-Kumarakam waterway runs through the island. Pathiramanal is considered as a habitat for migratory birds. The islands are home to more species of birds than can be seen anywhere else. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Pathiramanal is a paradise for bird watchers. Along with these, various resorts are functioning. The area is rich in coconut palms and a variety of mangroves.

Between the months of November and February is the finest time to visit Alappuzha. It is accessible by road and train from everywhere in India. The nearest airport to Alappuzha is Kochi International Airport. The city of Alappuzha is located on National Highway 47. Alappuzha serves as a hub for trains from all over the country. For those interested in seeing the land of legends and myths, Pandavanpara and Krishnapuram Palace are two destinations worth visiting. Behind the Pandava rock, there is a mythology related with the Panchpandas, as the name suggests.

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It is said that the Pandavas lived in a cave near this rock during their exile. Whether the story is true or not, Pandavanpara and its sights are worth a visit. Krishnapuram Palace, near Kayamkulam, was built in the 18th century and was the residence of Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma of the Travancore dynasty. The palace, now under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India, is an amazing structure. Here is a rare collection of antiquities.