More than all
else, this is where the houseboats of Kerala’s popular houseboat cruises
belong. The Kayamkulam lake and the Vembanad lake form the backwaters of this
district’s connection to the Arabian sea, and have been used for transport of
cargo and passengers from ancient times. But ever since the Kettuvalloms – the
local rice transport boats – were modified to make houseboats for travelers to
experience the scenic backwaters, the old waterways have become one of the most
sought after experiences for tourists in Kerala.
The places
you have to visit while in Alappuzha, in addition to taking a houseboat cruise,
include the Krishnapuram palace – now an archeological museum, Kuttanad – known
for its scenic countryside and below-sea-level farming, Mullackal Rajarajeswari
temple in Alappuzha town, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple – dedicated to the
King of Serpents – in Haripad, a boat race – of which the Nehru Cup Snake Boat
Race is most popular, Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi Temple in Mavelikkara –
one of the five temples supposed to have been founded by Lord Parashuram, the
mythological founder of Kerala, famous for its huge oil lamp that has more than
a thousand wicks and its Kumbha Bharani festival every year, Ambalapuzha Sri
Krishna Temple – believed to have been built in the first century CE, etc.
ACCESSIBILITY
By Air -
Kochi Airport is the nearest airport for Alappuzha.
By Rail -
Alaphuzha is well connected by rail.
By Road - The
district has excellent road connections
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