Alleppey or
Alapuzha is one of the towns in Kerala and is located about halfway between
Trivandrum and Kochi. Alleppey is hot and humid, and the best time to
visit Alleppey is during the winter months of December to
February, when the climate is pleasant. The choice of things to do in Alleppey
are amazing, and tourists will have several pleasant surprises. The question of
how to reach Alleppey is best answered by looking at the air, rail and bus
routes. The nearest airport is Kochi, an international airport and is 53 km
away. Alleppey has its own railway station, and it lies on the major rail
routes and is an important rail junction. Alleppey is on the main highway connecting
Kochi and Trivandrum, and the drive is a marvellous one along the coast while
seeing the backwaters and the rural cottages of Kerala on the way.
The
magic of the Alleppey holiday
In addition
to the best places
to visit in Alleppey, there are a lot of things to do
in Alleppey. Tourists can have diverse, exciting
experiences such as learning the famed Kerala martial art of Kalaripayattu,
learning coir weaving, going for bird watching in beautiful sanctuaries, and
even interacting with baby elephants in an elephant park. Tourists staying over
at some of the best resorts
in Alleppey will be treated to campfires with delicious
Alleppey food. Boat rides through the backwaters and the famed back water boat
races are some of the best things to do in Alleppey. Some boat racers even
offer tourists to join them in a boat race and teach them the intricacies of
boat racing. There is a surprise treat for tourists who love shopping. The
surprise is in the form of the floating Triveni, where vegetables and fruits
can be bought. There are many things to do in Alleppey that a holiday in
Alleppey becomes a rich learning experience.
Alleppey has
several beaches, and the best of them are the Pozhiyoram beach, the Marari
beach, the Alapuzha beach and the
Punnapra beach. These beaches are excellent places to relax and just
splash about in the water. Some of the great things to do in Alleppey include
water skiing, parasailing and deep-sea diving. There are many hotels and
resorts near these beaches, and tourists can have a wonderful holiday spending
quality time on these beaches.
The myriad
mystic and enthralling waterways of Alleppey have a stunning surprise in the
form of the Vembanad Lake, which has the unique distinction of being the
longest lake in India. This lake is known for being the venue of the Nehru boat
race. This beautiful lake has many houseboats and resorts where tourists can
stay and have a laid back holiday experience of a lifetime. The Vembanad lake
extends into the Punnamada lake, which makes a long route for the Nehru boat
race.
Every city
in India has its share of temples, and the temples in Alleppey are indeed worth
a visit. The Haripada Sree Subramanya is ancient and is said to have been built
before the Kali Yug, and Lord Karthikeya, the son of Lord Shiva, is worshipped
here. This temple is one of the biggest in South India and has beautiful
architecture. The other temples of repute are the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna
Temple, which is known as the Dwaraka of South India. The black granite idol of
Lord Krishna with a conch shell in one hand and a whip in the other is very
unusual and awe-inspiring. The prasad offered in this temple is rice payasam.
The Mullakkal Rajeshwari temple has unique Kerala architecture and is known for
having an unusual open roof shrine.
Another of
the stunning and lesser-known surprises of Alleppey is the Karumadi which
houses a three-foot half-broken idol of Lord Buddha. The magic of this unique
place is said to be the healing powers of this 11th century idol,
and anyone touching the feet of this idol receive miraculous healing powers.
The biggest
surprise of Alleppey is the Revi Karunakaran museum which is famous for its
rich collection of Swarovski crystals and Murano glasswork.
Alleppey has
more things to do for tourists than places to visit. A holiday in this not so
well known town can be a stunning mesmerizing experience.
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