Alappuzha (Alleppey)

  

  Alappuzha (Alleppey) :

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of Alappuzha (Alleppey) ,you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guidance of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

                                                   

  

Alappuzha formerly known as Allepey .Alappuzha is a city in the Alappuzha district of kerala (India).City is located about 130 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.The town is famous  for its waterways and backwaters .City is called “ Venice of East” for the small canals winding through its historic centre.It also known as the Tarshish land of  kerela . Alappuzha is famous for it’s Annual Nehru Tophy Boat Race during the festival of Onam. Alappuzha is a prominent tourist destinated in kerala.Alapppuzha is located at 9.54 ⁰ N latitude and 76.40 ⁰ E  longitude. Alappuzha is 1 metres (3.3 ft) above sea level.The climate of Alappuzha is humid hot during the summer .Although  it remains fairly cool and pleasant during the months of  october and november.The average maximum temperature is 31 C ⁰ and the average  minimum temperature is  26 C ⁰  in Alappuzha . The  average rainfall received by the region is 2763 mm. Alappuzha has a rich histroy from past. Alappuzha also done trade between ancient Greece and Rome . The city was a major trading hub for spices with european powers like the Dutch and Portuguse in 16^th and 17^thcentury.In 18^th century,Raja Kesavadas who was constructed a port and canals for transport ,which led to the rapid development of the town.Lord Curzon visited Alappuzha. 

                                                     

  

Lord Curzon was called it “ Venice of the East” .After the region come under British Raj in the late 18^th century , decline in its status as a center for commerce and culture. After Indian Independence the Alappuzha  district was formed on August 17,1957 . Now days Alappuzha is a popular tourist destination known for its waterways and backwaters. It is also a hub for coir manufacturing. Type of languages available in Alleppey are : Malayalam, English, and Hindi. Type of Religions available in Alleppey are : Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam and Other Religions. Type of tourism sites available in  Alleppey   are : Alappuzha Light House, Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Alleppey Beach, Alleppey Backwaters, Marari beach, St. Andrew's Basilica Church Arthunkal, INTERNATIONAL COIR MUSEUM, Krishnapuram Palace, Punnamada Lake, Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple, Kalloorkad St. Mary's Basilica, St. George Forane Church , Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal Island, Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, Keraleeyam | Ayurvedic Resort & Massage In Alleppey, Kalarcode. Type of art and crafts available in Alleppey are : Wooden handicrafts, Handloom textiles, Brass handicrafts, Kerala mural paintings,  Kasargod weaving, Bamboo craft, Coconut shell, and Nettur petti. Type of Adventure sports available in Alleppey are : kayaking,  Houseboat Cruise, Bungee Jumping , Hiking and trekking , Mountain biking, Traditional Boat Races, Trail Running. Type of  health tourisms available in Alleppey are : Medical Tourism, Alterntive Medical Therapies, and Thermal Tourism. Type of Cuisines available in Alleppey are : seafood, South Indian, and  Kerala food. Type of Accommodation available in Alleppey are : Thoms Beach Homestay Alleppey, Funky Art Beach House, Palmy Lake Resort ,Seashore , White Shore Beach Homestay, Eden Beach Villa, Zostel Alleppey, PAMBA Rooms, Malayalam Lake Resorts, Golden Beach  Homestay , Elara Beach View HomeStay, Rajatheeram Beach Home Stay, Premium Luxury Houseboat, Symphony Houseboats, India Vacationz Houseboat, SREEKRISHNA HOUSEBOATS, Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey . Type of Transports available in Alleppey are :  Air Services,Road Services ,Waterway Services, Buses, StandUp Paddle Boards, Boats and ferries, Canoe rentals, cruising , Taxis, Auto rickshaws and Trains.

                                                      

     

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