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Holiday Trip to Alleppey
Interesting facts about Alleppey
Alleppey is a town in Kerala, surrounded by numerous beautiful sights, lakes, and rivers. Alleppey town is also known as Alappuzha, and there are many activities and beautiful lakes that give the town the name "Venice of the East." You have to go to a boat race if you're in town. There are numerous resorts and hotels in the town, but Houseboat is the best place to live. Houseboats are available with different packages and comforts throughout the city and a guide will be there. Alleppey is renowned. But the town is more than Kerala's rustic backwaters and houseboats. To history buffs and anyone who loves art, the temples and ancient sites are an absolute delight. If you are looking for a relaxed holiday away from the crowd, get ready to fall in love with Alleppey or Alappuzha, her other name, in the middle of nature. And we list prominent locations to visit in Alleppey to help you plan a memorable getaway.
In Kerala, Alleppey is a lovely destination and tourists can never have enough of it. It is renowned for the great beaches and the backwaters that in no time leave tourists feeling calm and peaceful. Remember that there are a number of places to visit and numerous things to do here if you are planning to visit Alleppey. The minute you touch down in the city, you'll be mesmerized by the stunning beauty of Alleppey.
The House-Boats : The best way to spend time in peace and in a lovely lake is to stay at Houseboats for a day or night. Luxury huts are available that house three individuals for your service, including a chef. Depending on your choice & comfort, there are various packages available. You will be served authentic South Indian meals based on packages. There will be a guide on the boat for better trips and expertise to help you explore the place.
Beaches in Alleppey : In the city, there are many lovely beaches and thousands of tourists come here for a picnic. These beaches are surrounded by villages that are visited by locals and tourists to watch stunning sunsets. For those who like doing activities at the beach, this beach is a paradise. The two most visited beaches where you can do paragliding, surfing, and beach volleyball are Marari beach and Alleppey beach.
Alleppey Sightseeing Places
Alleppey Spa and Massage : For those tired of traveling and having some time to relax. There are many spas in the city that claim to treat numerous chronic disorders. According to that, tourists who become stressed while traveling can choose massage to relieve stress, body pain, and anxiety.
Rock Pandavan : The name of this rock is Pandavas because Mahabharat's Pandavas stayed here and now the place is a major tourist attraction. In the place where the Pandavas stayed, there is a hidden cave. You can walk to reach the spot and enjoy the stunning beauty of the place. The spot is now used by many tourists as a picnic spot as well.
Lake Island Pathiramanal : This is an island close to a lake in Alleppey and one of the most beautiful natural places in Alleppey. There are restrooms on the island, benches, food stalls. Many tourists do not visit the place, so this place is quite peaceful, and visitors have seen around 50 species of migratory birds here. During sunset, walking through the island and hearing thousands of birds chirping offers soul-refreshing sensations.
The Champakulam : This is a small village surrounded by beautiful green fields and coconut trees in the Alappuzha district. There's a lot to see here like a church and a boat race. The church of Champakulam is the oldest in town and attracts many visitors, not only because there are many manufacturers who make Lord Christ's idols.
In Alleppey, kayaking: Water sports in which on both sides you get to row and the boat is close to the surface of the water and has different sitting positions. With your friends and family, you can take a kayaking tour. The kayaking activity is just for fun and is quite famous in the state. There is no competition. You get a chance to explore the number of places that cross the route while indulging in this activity.
This place is renowned for boat racing and the specialty of this race is that over 100 fishermen take part in the race and row to win the race together. This festival is organized in the month of August and is a fun place to watch the race among the crowds of hundreds of people.
Top most attractions in Alleppey
Devi Temple Chettikulangara : This temple remains one of the top places in Alleppey for sightseeing. A must-visit place if you are a Hindu devotee is one of the largest temples in Kerala and also one of the most popular, the Chettikulangara Devi Temple. Here, there is more to explore. The temple's architecture is in itself spellbinding, and the decoration is gorgeous. Inside the temple, there is a calm atmosphere that will make you feel peace and serenity.
Andhakaranaz Strand : In Alleppey, this is a lesser-known, clean beach for free souls. It is an unspoiled beach that is not crowded with tourists and is always a beautiful place in Alleppey. In every sense, the beach is breathtaking, and it is indeed the best-kept secret for the locals in Alleppey. Words can not do justice to this beach's beauty; to believe it you have to visit it. During the day, you can visit the beach at any time.
Karumadi : One of the amazing Alappuzha tourist places that explorers would love is a village situated just a few kilometers from Alappuzha or Alleppey, Karumady, or Karumadi. In the history and development of Buddhism as a religion, the place plays a pivotal role and is perhaps best known for the black granite statue of Sri Buddha. Several travelers come to this village and touch the feet of this Lord Buddha, particularly those who are gravely ill or have someone who is ill.
Pathiramanal: A small lake island located on the backwaters of Alappuzha in Lake Vembanad, which means "Sands of the Night". The location of the island is extremely scenic, making it a beautiful space for birds and water observation. It's completely uninhabited as well so you don't have to worry about the beauty disrupting the crowd and hawkers.However, because it is uninhabited and not a major tourist hotspot, you will find that it lacks the usual facilities that bring comfort to tourists, such as benches, restrooms, and places from which to buy food. Let this not be a distraction because the island is very small and can be toured within an hour, which means that the lack of facilities, especially if you go prepared, won't necessarily make you uncomfortable.
