Commonly known as Alleppey, the town of Alappuzha, in Alappuzha District of Kerala is a place with charming backwaters, canals, exotic beaches, and lagoons. Referred to as the Venice of the East by Lord Curzon, it is the center for backwater tourism in the state of Kerala. On your trip to Kerala you will do well to travel to the various tourist attractions in Alappuzha.

Tourist Attractions in Alappuzha:

The various tourist attractions in Alappuzha are discussed below:

Punnamada Kayal:
This is a must visit in Alappuzha for tourist visiting this town. It is actually the place where the yearly Nehru Trophy boat race is held. During the months of August-September, the backwaters are thronged by several spectators and competitors who come to take part in the renowned Nehru Trophy boat race.


Krishnapuram Temple:
This is a two-storied building of Alappuzha, representing the typical Keralite style of art and architecture. The biggest mural painting, Gajendra Miksham, is exhibited in a museum here.

Ambalapuzha Temple:
This temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is a place to visit in Alappuzha where one can appreciate the characteristic temple architecture and culture of Kerala and also avail of the chance to relish the Keralite delicacy, payasam, which is offered to the visitors during the festival months of March and April.

St. Andrew�s Church:
Established by the Portuguese missionaries in Alappuzha, one of the tourist destinations in Kerala, St. Andrew�s Church observes the feast of St. Sebastian.


Mullackal Temple:
Located in the center of Alappuzha, Mullackal Temple, another major tourist interest, is devoted to goddess Rajarajeswari.

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple:
Enclosed by deep green forests, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is a sacred place where traditionally the king of serpents is offered prayers. Several devotees from all over India and the world visit this place each year.

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple:
It is a common belief that the Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple has miraculous powers that can eradicate the worshippers� woes and grant them what they ask for. Hence, it is visited by countless pilgrims every year.

Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple:
Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple are the earliest temples of Alappuzha and they are places in Alappuzha worth visiting, particularly during the festive season.

Shopping in Alappuzha:
Among the famous local products of Alappuzha are the carpets and coir products. The superior quality, variety of designs and reasonable prices make them favorites in the shopping lists of the tourists. Alappuzha is also well-known for its produce of pepper, coconut oil, areca nut, cardamom, and sugar. These are available in the several markets in Alappuzha.

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