General Information
Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern
state Kerala. Washed by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of canals
and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat
race held every year.
Prime Attractions At Alappuzha Backwaters
Punnamada Kayal
The must-visit place of Alappuzha in kerala, where the annual Nehru Trophy
boat race takes place during the month of August-September. The long boats,
designed to resemble snakes, can accommodate 120 people, making two rows of
60 each.
Krishnapuram Temple
The two-storied building, displays the typical Keralan style of architecture.
The largest mural painting, Gajendra Miksham, is displayed in a museum here.
Ambalapuzha Temple
Lord Krishna is worshipped here.Here one can see the typical temple architecture
and culture of Kerala along with the chance to taste the Keralan delicacy,
payasam.
St. Andrew's Church
Established by the Portuguese missionaries, celebrates the feast of St. Sebastian
in a fun-filled, festive way.
Mullackal Temple
The Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple dedicated to goddess Rajarajeswari,
is also a place worth visiting. This temple is believed to have miraculous
powers and hence visited by number of pilgrims every year.
How to Reach Kerala
Alappuzha Backwaters is accessible by all the means of communication. The
nearest airport is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport
is located 159 km south of Alappuzha. Cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah,
Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected to Alappuzha. National Highway 47
goes through Alappuzha connecting it with almost all the nearby places of
South India.
