 Alleppey
is an important destination for worshippers
of natural beauty. This beautiful town is
known as the Venice of the East. One of
the enchanting centers for backwaters and
related sights like the boat races, beaches,
Aleppey is sure a visual treat. A vacation
to Aleppey offers you trips across the backwaters
in some of the most magnificent houseboats
that add a lot of charm and elegance to
place. Aleppey is also famous for its marine
products and coir products.
The region of Kuttanad has immensely rich
soil and accounts for lush green paddy field.
Kuttanad can be considered as a major supplier
for rice in the state and is often referred
to as the rice bowl of Kerala.
An important place to visit in Alleppey
is a small island called Pathiramanal which
is famous for its migratory birds that come
from all over the world. The fact that this
island can be reached only by boat, adds
to the charm.
The Alleppey beach is extremely popular
for its beauty and tons of visitors throng
this place.
If you make a visit to Aleppey during the
festival of Onam, the boat races are not
to be missed. The boat races, especially
the snake boat race are a spectacular sight.
The R-Block is an area where you have a
most picturesque view of the backwaters
and the paddy fields.
For lovers of art and history, the Krishnapuram
Palace is a memorable experience for mural
paintings and the museums exhibiting paintings
and sculptures and bronzes. The palaces
were built by Marthandavarma and are located
in Kayamkulam.
Alleppey is an easily accessible place.
Though it does not boast of an airport,
the airports at Kochi and Tiruvananthapuram
are at a convenient distance. A proper network
of railways and roads, allows the town to
stay well connected with other parts of
the country.
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