Alleppey (Alappuzha) "Venice of the East" - INDIA
This beautiful place is the hub of Kerala’s backwaters also known as Venice of the East. There are several other cities across the world that carry the same tag. Among these,
Three cities are located in India.
- Srinagar (Located in the northern tip of India)
- Udaipur (Beautiful city with Flaunt Lakes & Palaces)
- Alleppey (City with backwater and Scenic beauty of emanated)
Famous for :- Alleppey is popular for its Houseboat cruises that pass through the serene backwaters, where you can catch glimpses of Green paddy fields, beautiful avifauna and witness the life of locals in Kerala.
Places to visit :
Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha Beach is in Alappuzha town and a tourist attraction in Kerala, India. This beach has an old pier which extend to sea is over 150 years old. Also, you can find an old lighthouse nearby Alappuzha beach which is very bewitching to visitors. This beach is also popular for the grand event of Nehru Trophy Boat Race that takes place every year in the month of August. It's a very big event and large number of tourist flock this place on this very day.
Krishnapuram Palace
The Krishnapuram Palace is a palace and museum that is located in Kayamkulam, at a distance of 47 km from Alappuzha. It is one of the rare palaces left in Kerala that shows the original Kerala style of architecture, locally known as Pathinarukettu. It is situated in Kayamkulam town of Alappuzha (anglicised as Alleppey) district of Kerala.
Krishnapuram Palace was built by the Travancore King Marthanda Varma in the 18th century after his victory over Odanad, a feudal state in medieval Kerala. Varma built the palace by demolishing the original palace belonging to King Ravi Varma of Odanad.
This place remains closed between 1-2 Pm, Avoid visiting during this time.
Sharda Shopping Complex
It is located in the hearth of Mullakkal Street,Alleppey Sharda Shopping Complex is where you can shop for a variety of products. From clothes to artefacts and spices, you can find it all at this shopping complex.Prices are fixed, so bargaining is a complete no-no here
Note : . Carry extras cash as some shops do not accept credit or debit cards.
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Nehru Trophy Boat Race : The Nehru Trophy Boat Race named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is conducted on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha, It held on the second Saturday of August every year.
The story behind this water regatta getting its name goes back to the visit of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1952. He was so enchanted by the sight of the majestic snake boats that he leapt onto one of the snake boats himself, ignoring his security cover. Later on in the year, he would donate a silver trophy in the form of a snake boat as a gift for the memories of the time he spent there. Hence the race would later go on to be named the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. As the boat is 100-120 feet long canoe-like boats make serpentine movements through the water, thereby popularising the name.
How to reach alleppey ?
- By Air. The nearest airport to Alleppey is the Cochin International Airport, which is located at a distance of 75 km. ...
- By Rail. The Alleppey Railway Station is within the vicinity to Alleppey.
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