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ALAPPUZHA
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AT A
GLANCE
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Area |
1414
sq.km. |
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District
Population |
20,01,217 |
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Temperature |
Mean
Max. 35 deg.C
Mean Min. 20 deg.C
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Climate |
Tropical |
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Altitude |
Sea
Level |
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Rainfall |
229 cm.
(Annual) |
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Tourist
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September
to March
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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
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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.
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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
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Ambalappuzha : Sree Krishna
Temple, festival an cultural programmes famed.
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Air
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The
nearest airport at Cochin, 64 km.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport is 159 km.
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Rail
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Connected
to Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin.
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Road
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NH
47 passes via Alappuzha. Alappuzha-Changanassery road links the district
to M C road.
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Water
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Boat
services to Cochin 5.30 hrs., Kollam 8 hrs., Kottayam 2.30 hrs and
Changanasserry 3 hrs. |
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