About
Alleppey backwater
Alappuzha,
previously known as
Alleppey, in Kerala
is surrounded by waterways
and canals and is
therefore also called
the "Venice of
the East." Alappuzha
is famous for the
beautiful backwaters
surrounding it. Many
Kerala Backwater cruises
begin or end in Alappuzha.
The backwaters with
water birds and flowers
and greenery along
their banks are a
beautiful and refreshing
sight. See the serene
attractions of Alappuzha
on Kerala tours with
Kerala Backwater.
Alappuzha - Kerala
Backwater Destination
Alappuzha
is also known worldwide
as a center of the coir
industry. Coir is made
from the rough outer
husk of the coconut.
The fibers of the husk
are processed and woven
to make useful items
including packaging
material, boards, mats
and brushes.
Alappuzha
is famous for the Snake
Boat Races held here
every year around the
time of the Onam festival.
The giant snake boats
called Chundanvalloms,
race against each other
for the prestigious
Nehru Trophy. Prime
Minster Jawaharlal Nehru
donated the trophy after
he received an unforgettable
reception along the
waterways of Alappuzha.
Teams of rowers seated
on the long Snake Boats
with their curving prows
battle it out for the
honor of winning the
Nehru Trophy. Crowds
throng the edge of the
waterways where the
race is held. Many tourists
come to Alappuzha to
see this exciting event.
Alappuzha wears a carnival
atmosphere during the
boat races held at the
Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.
You can see the exhilarating
snake boat races of
Alappuzha on Kerala
tours with Kerala Backwater.
Alappuzha
also has a number of
historic colonial buildings
and a beautiful beach,
with a garden alongside
the beach. A pier, lighthouse
and grove of palm trees
are scenic attractions
near the Alappuzha beach.
Enjoy touring the attraction
of Alappuzha in Kerala,
India on Kerala tours
with Kerala Backwater. |
