Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. In 2016,Centre for Science and Enviironment rated Alappuzha as the top cleanest city in India followed by Panaji & Mysuru.  Alappuzha is considered to be the oldest planned city in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the city is the first of its kind along the Laccadive Sea coast.

Alappuzha is situated 62 kilometres (39 mi) to the south of Kochi and 155 kilometres (96 mi) north of Trivandrum. A city with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as the “Venice of the East” by Lord Curzon. Hence, it is known as the “Venetian Capital” of Kerala.

Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in India. The Backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters can be booked. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and Quilon to the South.

Alappuzha is the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year. This is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India. The mullackal chirap is also one of the attractions of Allapuzha which is the festive season held for ten days every year in December.

Alappuzha is home to the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising in 1946 against the British and also the revolt against the Feudal raj. Communist Party members were killed by the army of the diwan, 200 people at Punnapra on 24 October and more than 150 at Vayalar on 27 October. The total loss of life is allegedly estimated to be more than a thousand. Coir is the most important commodity manufactured in Alappuzha.

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Climate : The climate of Alappuzha is humid and hot during the summer, although it remains fairly cool and pleasant during the months of October and November. The average monthly temperature is 27C. The district gets the benefit of two seasonal monsoons, as in other parts of the state. Alappuzha city experiences a long monsoon season with heavy showers as both the Southwest monsoon and Northeast monsoon influences the weather of Alappuzha. The South-west monsoon affects the climate in the months from June to September. On the other hand, the North-east monsoon brings rain from October to November. The average rainfall received by the region is 2763 mm.

Air

The city is accessible by air, rail, road and water. Cochin International Airport, which is 78 kilometres (48 mi) to the North, is the closest airport. Thiruvanathapuram international Airport, 159 kilometres (99 mi) to the South, is the other airport that links the district with other countries. International tourists use this facility to reach Alappuzha.

Rail

ALLP/Alappuzha (Alleppey) is linked by Eranakulam-Kayamkulam coastal railway line and connects to cities in Kerala and and other major cities outside Kerala. The railway station is about 4 kms away from the centre of the city.

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Map of Alappuzha City

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AmbalaPuzha_Temple

Alappuzha-beach

Andhakaranazhi-beach

Arthunkal-Church

Backwaters

Chambakulam-Church

Chettkulangara-Temple

Chettkulangara-Temple

Edathua-church

Gajendramoksham

Houseboats

International-coir-museum

Karumadikuttan-Statue

Karumadikuttan-Stupa

Krishnapuram_palace

Kuttanad

Kuttanad

Mannarsala-Sree-Nagaraja-Temple

Marari-beach

Mukkakkal-Temple

Nehru-Trophy-Boat-Race

Pathiramanal-beach

RKK-Museum

Vembanad-Lake