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Alappuzha, the ?Venice of the East? is one of the major backwater destinations of kerala. The word Alappuzha is derived from two words, Ala and Puzha. According to Dr. Gundert the German Lexicographer, Ala means broad and Puzha is river.
Alappuzha is now the hub for backwater tourism in Kerala. House boats locally called "Kettuvallam" are the famous attraction there. Kettuvallam?s are huge boats equipped with hall facilities.
Kuttanadu in Kerala, India, is the region with the lowest altitude in India, with 500 square kilometres of the region below sea level. Its elevation ranges from 0.6 m above to 2.2 metres below sea level. Most of the area is covered with water throughout the year. Kuttanadu is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level.
Nehru trophy boat race on the punnamada lake, near Alappuzha held on the second Saturday of august every year.
Near By Attractions
- Alappuzha beach is very close to the Alappuzha town and is only about 5 kilometers from the Alapuzha railway station
- Munnar is the nearest town (15 km)
How to reach ?
- Nearest Airport : Cochin International Airport - 70 km
- Nearest Railway Station : 4 km away from the center of the town
Best time to Visit
- October to March
