Alappuzha Beach:
The beach here is a popular picnic
spot and is specially known for
the 137 years old dock which extends
into the sea. The beach is also
famous for the lighthouse which
presents a captivating sight to
the visitors.
See View Park:
Come here for the boating or swimming,
if these are your interests. You'll
be taken around the area in a boat
for a nominal fee.
Pathiramanal:
This is a little island on the backwaters
and is equally popular among the
migratory birds as well as the tourists.
As is already obvious by the word
island, Pathiramanal is accessible
only by a boat.
Champakulam Church:
This is among the oldest churches
in Kerala. It is believed that St
Thomas established seven churches
and the Champakulam Church is one
of them.
Chavara Bhavan:
It is situated about 6 km away from
Alappuzha and can be reached only
by a boat. It is a holy shrine where
devotees gather for prayers and
to seek divine blessings.
Mararikulam: Situated
on the coast south of Alappuzha,12
Kms. from Alappuzha, it houses a
quiet beach and has an adjoining
fishing village. Pool, tennis, water
sports and Ayurvedic treatments
are the leisure time activities
one can avail of
Attractions
in Kuttanad
Backwaters: Kuttanad
is the most scenic backwaters destination
in Kerala. A boat trip through Kuttanad
past the lively rural life on the
river banks, lush green paddy fields,
narrow canals and coconut grooves
is a remarkable experience. The
intricate maze of water bodies includes
lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets.
Snake boat races:
It is in Kuttanad where most of
the snake boat races of Alappuzha
are conducted. Held every year around
the time of the Onam festival, during
the race giant snake boats called
Chundanvalloms compete against each
other for the prestigious Nehru
Trophy, donated by former Prime
Minster of India, Pt. Jawaharlal
Nehru.
