Top 5 Places to Visit in Alappuzha Every Foreigner Visits in Kerala Trip

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Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake is located in the district of Alleppey. It is known as Vembanadu Lake in Alappuzha, while it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi. Believe it or not, this lake/ lagoon is the longest lake in the country and the largest Lake in Kerala. Lying in the heart of Kerala backwaters, the lake is famous for its scenic beauty, tranquil backwaters amidst mesmerising natural surroundings. No wonder, it is also a major site of tourist attraction in Alleppey and has a number of resorts on its banks. 

Significantly, Vembanad Lake lies in the way of Central Asian flyway. So, it hosts a number of migratory bird. Not only that, It is also home to more than 100 species of local birds.  When you are in Alleppey, take a ride on a houseboat to the Vembanad lake. While you can prefer to spend a night in the houseboat, you can also take a day trip at the least to enjoy the lake and the backwaters.

 

Book Your Kerala Trip to Alappuzha or Alleppey India and Alappuzha Beach. When you are in Alappuzha , do not miss the Trip to Alleppey Backwater. In fact, also visit the beautiful hill station of Munnar India, which is about 160 Km or 100 miles away. If you need any help in planning or organizing your Kerala Trip, please feel free to message us or email us at customercare@indiatrotter.com. 

Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha beach is a lovely white sand beach on Arabian Sea. As you will see, the beach is lined with dense palm groves at one end. Historically speaking, the bridge on the beach is close to 150 years and has a history of English and Portuguese colonial past. Although it is not as famous as the Varkala or Trivandrum beaches, yet Alappuzha Beach has a charm of her own. While you can stay in lagoon resorts, you can just spend an evening in the beach. 

Krishnapuram Palace

The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum located in Kayamkulam near Alappuzha. It was built in the 18th century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 AD), the Travancore kingdom. As historians have observed, it is built in the architectural style of Kerala with gabled roof, narrow corridor and dormer windows, near the Krishnaswamy Temple at Krishnapuram.

Currently, the palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology. It contains exhibits that belonged to the Palace and its former occupant, who was the Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma. It is also famous for a large pond, which is placed within the palace complex. The saying goes, there is an underground escape route that runs from the bottom of the pond as a possible escape route from enemies.

Among the many Kerala-style paintings seen in the palace, “Gajendra Moksham”, which is a mural painting of 154 square feet (14.3 m2) size, is the largest of its kind in Kerala. The double edged Kayamkulam Vaal (sword) is also on display here. The palace houses, in its courtyard, one of the four statues of Buddha found in Alappuzha District.

 

Book Your Kerala Trip to Alappuzha or Alleppey India and Alappuzha Beach. When you are in Alappuzha , do not miss the Trip to Alleppey Backwater. In fact, also visit the beautiful hill station of Munnar India, which is about 160 Km or 100 miles away. If you need any help in planning or organizing your Kerala Trip, please feel free to message us or email us at customercare@indiatrotter.com. 

Kuttanad

Kuttanad, which is a region covering the Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts of Kerala, is well known for its vast paddy fields and geographical peculiarities. The region has the lowest altitude in India. It fact, it is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried on around 1.2 to 3.0 metres (4 to 10 ft) below sea level. Kuttanadu is historically important in the ancient history of South India and is the major rice producer in the state. It may be noted that the farmers of Kuttanad are famous for Biosaline Farming. Four of Kerala’s major rivers, the Pamba, Meenachil, Achankovil and Manimala flow into the region. Visit this place to see the vast stretches of green paddy fields.

Its vast picturesque paddy fields, the various activities of toddy tapping, duck farming, coconut cultivation, and fishing, allure tourists from all over the world. It is considered one of the best tourist places in Alleppey because of its famous recipes for spicy curries and finger-licking delicacies.

Alleppey Lighthouse

The Alappuzha Lighthouse, which was built in 1862, is a major tourist attraction. In fact, it was once a marker of the busiest ports and trade centres of Kerala and the first of its kind along the Arabian coast. One can go to the top and enjoy the awesome greenscapes of the entire Alleppey town and the Arabian Sea. If you are into photography, try going atop the lighthouse and and clicking amazing pictures from there. If you are in Alleppey, you can take a walk around the Alleppey lighthouse and beach in the evening. 

Book Your Kerala Trip to Alappuzha or Alleppey India and Alappuzha Beach. When you are in Alappuzha , do not miss the Trip to Alleppey Backwater. In fact, also visit the beautiful hill station of Munnar India, which is about 160 Km or 100 miles away. If you need any help in planning or organizing your Kerala Trip, please feel free to message us or email us at customercare@indiatrotter.com. 

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Kerala is one the the Most Popular Tourist Destinations for Indians as well as for Foreigners. In fact, the Best Places to Visit in Kerala are Kochi, Munnar, Kerala Backwaters, Thekkady and Periyar National Park, Alappuzha, Houseboat Ride, Wayanad and the Beach of Kerala like Varkala and Trivandrum.If you want to enjoy the Backwaters of Kerala, you can also stay in the Lagoon Resorts for a night or two, spend some time in shopping around and indulging in activities that are so unique to Kerala.

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