ALAPPUZHA 

Altitude:Sea level

Referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’ by travelers from across the world, Alappuzha is a destination of immense natural beauty. Carassed by the Arabian sea in the west and a vast network of lakes ,lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscrossing it, this backwater country shelters some unique animal and bird life. Famous for its boat races, beaches, Marine products and coir industry ,the singularity of this land is the region called Kuttanad-A land of lush paddy fields referred to as the ‘Rice Bowl of Kerala’ and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. The enchanting island of Pathiramanal(Sands of midnight) on the backwaters is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world.

Attractions and activities in and around Alappuzha:

• Alappuzha Backwaters

• Alleppey House Boat

• City-Canal

• Ferry Boat

• Kuttanad

• Alappuzha Beach and Light House

• Handicraft and coir mats & mattings

• Pathiramanal

• Sea View Park

• Vijaya Beach Park

• Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple

• Champakulam Church