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ALAPPUZHA

AT A GLANCE
Area 1414 sq.km.
District Population 20,01,217
Temperature Mean Max. 35 deg.C
Mean Min. 20 deg.C
Climate Tropical
Altitude Sea Level
Rainfall 229 cm. (Annual)
Tourist Season September to March

Alappuzha is one of the exotic backwater sites in the state of Kerala. This city of south India is situated close to the Arabian Sea and is interlocked by a number of canals and bridges. Alappuzha city guide is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. Alappuzha is not only known for its natural beauty but also its locally made coir products that are of a very superior quality.

 Krishnapuram Temple in south India is a two-storied building in Alappuzha, which displays the typical Keralan style of architecture. The largest mural painting, Gajendra Miksham, has been displayed in a museum here. Ambalapuzha Temple, where Lord Krishna is worshipped, is also an important place to visit in Alappuzha. Surrounded by thick-green forests, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple of Alappuzha is a holy place where the king of serpents is worshiped. Number of devotees from all over India and abroad visit this place every year. The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple of Alappuzha is believed to have miraculous powers and hence many people who visit Kerala take a tour to Alappuzha. Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple are the oldest temples of Alappuzha city and are sites worth visiting, especially during the time of festivals.

The backwater cruises in the exotic houseboats of Alappuzha serve the best of the cuisines of the state of Kerala.The festivities of the Mullakal temple in Alappuzha city are highly recommended for the performance of some of India's finest temple musicians. Besides this, the locally made coir and carpets of coconut fibers in Alappuzha are great attraction among tourists these days. There are several places of tourist interest in and around Alappuzha.Punnamada Kayal is the must-visit place of Alappuzha where the annual Nehru Trophy boat race takes place. During the month of August-September, the backwaters become crowded with thousands of spectators and a large number of competitors come to participate in the famous Nehru Trophy boat race.

TouristSpots                                                                                                                                   Houseboat Cruises: Alappuzha, the centre of houseboat cruises. Various houseboat cruises like Alappuzha-Kollam, Alappuzha-Kottayam, Alappuzha-Kochi are offered by houseboat operators like Soma houseboats, Tour India etc.

Boat races : In August every year on Lake Punnamada, Chambakkulam.

Light House : First on western coast. Built in 1862

Pilgrim Centres : Edathua, Arthungal,IMS MATHA

IMS is 7 Km from Alappuzha and 10 Km from Ambalapuzha on NH 47.Alappuzha can be reached both by rail and bus. The Dhyana Bhavan is at Paravoor Junction of NH 47.     www.imsmatha.org

Ambalappuzha : Sree Krishna Temple, festival an cultural programmes famed.

   Conveyance to  
Air
  The nearest airport at Cochin, 64 km.
  Thiruvananthapuram Airport is 159 km.
Rail
  Connected to Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin.
Road
  NH 47 passes via Alappuzha. Alappuzha-Changanassery road links the  district to M C road.
Water
  Boat services to Cochin 5.30 hrs., Kollam 8 hrs., Kottayam 2.30 hrs and  Changanasserry 3 hrs.