{"id":4249,"date":"2016-08-17T06:25:57","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T06:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/?p=4249"},"modified":"2021-05-28T07:17:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T07:17:16","slug":"12-must-visit-places-in-alappuzha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/12-must-visit-places-in-alappuzha\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Places to visit in Alappuzha"},"content":{"rendered":"

The \u2018Venice of the East\u2019, as Alappuzha is fondly known as, is a beautiful\u00a0place and indescribable by words. The mesmerizing\u00a0backwaters<\/a>, the\u00a0picturesque canals, beaches, stretches of paddy fields and brackish\u00a0lagoons are what makes this district so attractive to people. Few of the Places to visit in Alappuzha is mentioned here.<\/p>\n

Alappuzha is well known for the iconic backwater cruises that would take\u00a0you to stunning locales in and around the place. The extent of the cruise\u00a0would of course, be dependent on the amount of time you want to spend\u00a0gazing at the beauty of backwaters.<\/p>\n

Alappuzha is blessed with extravagant, natural flora and fauna that you\u00a0can see when you drift along on the cruises. Alappuzha is also the\u00a0traditional hub of Kerala, and hence, there are plenty of activities that\u00a0you can do there.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go through the list below.<\/p>\n

1. Backwaters of Kuttanad\"Backwaters<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When you go along the backwaters of Kuttanad, you will get a chance to\u00a0glimpse the bucolic way of life of the people and marvel at the exotic\u00a0aquatic and avian life. The entire length of Kuttanad stretches for a\u00a0distance of approximately 150 kilometres right from Kollam to Kochi and\u00a0can be enjoyed through rice barges or houseboats. The house boat ride\u00a0from Kollam to Alappuzha is a divine experience, but must be pre-booked if you want to enjoy it to its full advantage. You can make it a\u00a0full-day tour or an overnight one if you want to savour a beautiful night\u00a0under the stars. This is one of the major Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/strong>Marari Beach<\/strong>\"Marari<\/h4>\n

Image by nborun<\/a>\u00a0via\u00a0Flickr<\/p>\n

Marari Beach is another favoured spot of visitors to Alappuzha, it being the ideal destination \u00a0for those who want to explore the stunning backwaters of Kerala. There are plenty of resorts where you can stay and enjoy the scenery, while indulging in activities that form the traditional charm of Kerala. Tourists come to Marari to undergo Ayurvedic treatments and spas or to simply enjoy the backwaters. This beach is a must Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

3.Vembanad Lake<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Vembanad<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Image by Rahuldb<\/a>\u00a0via Wikimedia<\/p>\n

Vembanad Lake has a couple of accolades to its name. \u00a0It is the largest lake in Kerala and also the longest. Many small lakes flow into the Vembanad Kayal making it long and ever-flowing. The lake is also well-known for its long saga of boat races, held during the Onam festival. The Vembanad Lake is the perfect vacation spot where you can dine on lots of freshly caught fish, indulge in a couple of fishing induced evenings yourself and just gaze into yonder. This is another Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

4. Alleppey Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Alleppey<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Alleppey Beach is one of the must visit beaches of Kerala<\/a>. The intrinsic natural beauty of Alleppey Beach is what makes it so\u00a0attractive to thousands of people visiting it. When you visit the beach, \u00a0you can see the 137 year old ancient pier that stretches out into the\u00a0beach. As you lounge in the beach, you can enjoy the mesmerising\u00a0beauty of the dense palm groves and the imposing, but ancient\u00a0lighthouse. Alleppey Beach is a place where you can unwind yourself,\u00a0completely. This is another Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

5. Pathiramanal<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Pathiramanal\"Pathiramanal Island is an island situated right on Vembanad Kayal, and comes under Muhamma panchayat in Kumarakom. The island is well known for its bird watching opportunities; so if you are a bird lover, this is where you must go. In the local language, Pathiramanal means \u201csands of night\u201d. The view from the island is so mesmerising and amazing that you will never want to leave. A must Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

6. Krishnapuram Palace\"Krishnapuram<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Image by Appusviews<\/a>\u00a0via\u00a0Wikimedia<\/p>\n

To see a perfect Kerala style architecture, you must visit Krishnapuram Palace at Kayamkulam. It is not clear when this palace was built, but now it is a protected monument, according to the Archaeology Department.<\/p>\n

Today, this palace is also an archaeological museum and the most fascinating exhibit here is the 49 square meter single mural painting titled, Gajendra Moksham (salvation of elephant king). The painting shows the elephant king giving salutations to Lord Vishnu, while other kings and Rajas look on. There is a beautifully landscaped garden in the palace compound that you must visit. This is a good\u00a0Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

7. Arthunkal Church<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"ArthunkalThe Arthunkal Church or the St. Sebastian Forane Church is one of the very famous churches in Kerala <\/a>attracting thousands of devotees every year. It is situated at a distance of about 1.2 kilometres from Cherthala town. The church is well known for its 10-day annual festival, known fondly as the Arthunkal Perunnal. According to records, the church was first built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Many Hindu pilgrims throng to visit this church after their visit to Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. This is another Places to visit in Alappuzha<\/p>\n

8. Ambalapuzha Temple\"Ambalapuzha<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Image by Pavanan Pillai<\/a>\u00a0via Flickr<\/p>\n

Lord Sri Krishna, the stealer of hearts has thousands of temples all over Kerala, but Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple stands out from among them. It is one of the most visited Hindu temples in the entire state and is even known as Guruvayoor of the south. The temple is also known for its pal payasam<\/em> , an offering made to the Lord, and later enjoyed by the devotees.<\/p>\n

This ancient Hindu temple was built during the 15th century and still retains its ancient heritage charm and beauty. The spiritual energy and vibration that you are likely to feel after visiting the temple is definitely very unique and you can actually feel the divine presence standing right next to you.<\/p>\n

9. Mannarshala Temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Mannarshala<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Image by Vibitha vijay<\/a>\u00a0via Wikimedia<\/p>\n

The Mannarshala Temple is the last resort for couples yearning for a baby. This is\u00a0 actually a Nagaraja temple (snake temple). Many devotees come here every year to offer prayers and to seek the help of the reigning deity. This is a very ancient temple and the deity is extremely powerful and easily pleased. You must visit the temple at least once, because it certainly gives you a sense of peace and calmness, probably because of all the greenery and forest glades that surround the temple.<\/p>\n

10. Chettikulangara Devi Temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Located in the Chettikulangara taluk of Mavelikkara, Chettikulanagara Devi Temple attracts a heavy throng of visitors every year. Chettikulangara Bharani is the most famous annual festival of the temple, and if you visit during that time, you will be able to listen to several interesting folklore and stories related to the temple and feast your eyes on the splendid preparations made for the festival. The festival is held during the Kumbham month (February\/March period).<\/p>\n

11. St. Mary’s Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church<\/strong><\/h4>\n

St. Mary’s Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church is located at Champakulam in Alappuzha district. According to the records mentioned in history, the church was built in the 9th century period on the land donated by a Brahmin family. The family was pleased to have a male heir born as a result of their prayers to Virgin Mary. The statue of St. Sebastian that you see now at the church was brought in by a Portuguese sailor, Leonard D’Cruz. An interesting aspect about the crucifix at the church is that it shows St. Sebastian minus his wounds.<\/p>\n

12. Karumadikkuttan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Karumadikkuttan is actually the name of a granite Buddha statue that is found in Karumadi near Alappuzha. The name stuck because of the black color of the statue. An unusual aspect of the statue is that it’s entire left side is missing. The rest of the statue has been recovered by the Archaeological Society of India and kept within a protected enclosure. The statue is credited with possessing several healing powers and the locals are still in great awe of the statue.<\/p>\n

Alappuzha is a wonderful city with plenty of interesting tourist attractions for you to see and enjoy. The best time to visit the city would be of course, during the November to March months because the climate would be just right, as the entire state would be in all glory and beauty after the monsoon season.<\/p>\n

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