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| About Alappuzha (Alleppey) Tourism |
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Coined 'Venice of the East' Alleppey or Alapuzzha
is a mosaic of mirror-still lagoons, picture book lakes, palm fringed
canals and a long sandy beach - all brimming with glimpses of daily
life in the Kerala country side. Alappuzha
has been a significant place in Indian history and finds mention in the
Mahabharata as well. However, it owes its modern face to Raja
Kesavadas, the architect whose modernistic vision made it a rich and
commercially profitable area in the late 18th century, under the
patronage of the Maharaja of Travancore.
With the development of ports and a system of inland canals for
transportation and navigation, trade flourished in the area, opening
channels with the Dutch, Portuguese and Europeans. Today, Alappuzha is a hub of Kerala tourism for its backwaters and house boats. The favourite water channel here is the Vembanad Lake. The Kayamkulam Lake
and the interconnected canals are the other water bodies |
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| Reviews on Alappuzha (Alleppey) travel(What people have to say) |
 Sonia Anand, Bangalore | 15th November 2007
Alluring Alleppey
| Overview of the destinationAllppey is one place on earth that is bound to leave anyone spell bound by it alluring beauty! One can spend a good time rowing Food, sight-seeing and shopping Anything which is fish, especially Karimeen is simply too good. Although, on the spicier side but neverthless tasty! Activities & things to do Cruisng in Houseboats, rowing on small boats, walking on the narrow lanes along the backwater. The beach is another fun place to be. It's clean Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Try to avoid travelling in local jettys(boats) unless you know the place well. Some localites looking for cheap thrills can misguide tourists. Better to rely | rohini, Bangalore | 22nd June 2007
heavenly experience
Quiet and serene, away from the the chaos and pollution of city this place is | | Read full review... |  Kence, Alleppey Kumarakom | 2nd January 2007
Houseboat Cruise in Kerala Backwaters....
The Backwaters of Kerala is unique and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters | | Read full review... |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Alleppey Guide - Alappuzha or Alleppey is one of the popular backwater tourist destinations of Kerala. | | Alappuzha, Kerala - The extensive network of canals in Alappuzha provides relaxation for days on end. | | Official Websites | | Kerala Tourism - Kerala Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Kerala Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Kerala, Lists of Tourist Guides in Kerala and Transportation in Kerala. | | Kerala Government - Kerala Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Other Useful Links | | Alappuzha tourism - Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products, and coir industry. | | Nehru Trophy Boat Race - The Nehru Trophy Boat Race on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, held on the second Saturday of August every year, is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in Kerala. |
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