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Alleppey,
also known as Alappuzha is one of the most magnificent backwater
sites of India. Located in the southern state of Kerala, Alleppey
has shot into fame for its famous boat race. The coir industry here
also produces coir of a very high quality. The Dutch and the Portuguese
were the initial rulers of the place. Later, Maharaja Marthandavarma
came to power and tremendously developed the infrastructure of the
place. This also resulted in the establishment of a number of coir
factories. The climate of this small town is temperate and the months
of August-September and February-March are ideal for a visit to
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Tourist
Destinations: There are a number of tourist attractions in
Alleppey, India. A must visit is the the Punnamada Kayal , Krishnapuram
Temple, The Backwater Cruise ,Ambalapuzha Temple, and many more
following are... |
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It
is the place where the famous annual boat festival of national fame
is held. The boat race has been christened as the Nehru Trophy.
During the month of August-September, the backwaters become crowded
with thousands of spectators arriving from all over the country
to witness this breathtaking event. The boats are built to resemble
snakes. Each boat can accommodate 120 competitors who make two rows
of 60 each. The competitors sweat it out to get the topmost honour.
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| Krishnapuram
Temple is a two-storied building and well displays the typical Keralan
style of architecture. Gajendra Miksham, the largest mural painting
is displayed in a museum in the temple premises.
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The
backwater cruises from Alleppey to some of the other backwater destinations
of Kerala through a network of interconnected lakes and waterbodies
provides an experience of a lifetime.The exquisite houseboats with
all modern amenities further add to the thrill of the cruise. The
sparkling backwaters and their picturesque banks could be best explored
in these cruises. Backwaters, boat races, virgin nature and ancient
temples; Alleppey provides its visitors more than what they ask
for.
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Ambalapuzha
Temple of Lord Krishna is also an important temple to visit.The
delicious Payasam served here is very popular among the devotees.
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| This is the head
quarter of Radhaswami religion, here the holy ashes of the founder
of the faith have been preserved. On the sprawing lawns here, is a
beautiful marvel temple with beautiful carving of fruits, flowers,
leavesand plants which have been reduced into stone true to nature,
and are distinctive speciments of the plastic arts. This is under
construction for almost 100 years. |
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By Air : The airport nearest to Alleppey is Kochi at a distance
of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is located 159 km south of
Alleppey.
Cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well
connected to Alleppey
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By Rail : Alleppey is also well connected through waterways. Alleppey
is linked by boat and ferry services through the scenic backwaters
to Cochin, Kottayam, Kavalam, Changanassery and Chengannur.
By Road : National Highway 47 goes through Alleppey connecting it
with almost all the nearby places of South India | |
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