Alappuzha was known as Alleppey before. It is also called Venice of the
East. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is the fourth
district
from the south of
Kerala. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is full of canals and back waters. Some
part of this districts is in the sea level. A long boundry of Alappuzha
(Alleppey) is formed by Arabian Sea.You can access here by rail or road from Cochin / Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.Main Tourist Attractions:Alappuzha is one of the most important tourist centers in Kerala.Large network of inland canals including Vembanad kayalAranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.Arabian Sea and Vembanad LakeToddy-tapping, Coir-making, Prawn-farmingLake Punnamada boat race, Chambakkulam boat raceAranmula Kannadi,House Boat Cruise through Vembanadu Kayal (Vembanadu Lake)Edathua Church, Arthungal ChurchChandanakudam at the Kidangam-ParampuChundan Vallam (Snake Boat)Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Trophy)And the
natural beaches and social dwellersThere
are several Hotels and resorts available for the tourists. Visitors
prefer to stay for longer periods and enjoy the natural life style of
Kerala. So please include the Venice of the East Alappuzha (Alleppey)
district in Kerala in your tour diary.