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City Map of Alappuzha - Kerala

Known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha or Allepy is a golden streak of land woven with rivers, lagoons, lakes and canals.

The name itself means a land between the sea and a network of rivers falling into it. One of Kerala's seaports, the district brings to mind a sense of romance and beauty even if it's devoid of mountains and hills.

Alappuzha's hallmark is its amazing backwaters. Renowned for its snake boat races in criss-crossing waterways, tourists as well as the locals look forward to the event dubbed the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.

Locally known as the Chundan Vallam, meaning battleships of the Malayali Kings, the snake boat is about 130 feet long and is decorated with silk umbrellas. A hundred rowers, 4 helmsmen and 25 cheerleaders constitute each team and races past thousands of spellbound spectators.

Alappuzha's long coastline also secured its status as an important center fro fishing. The district also produces coir, copra and has a thriving carpet industry. Allapuzha stands near Arabian Sea and this place of Kerala is an ideal spot for the travelers to make merriment with the friends and family. This backwater country offers various water resources which enhance the beauty of this place.

The lakes, lagoons and fresh and crystal water rivers are enough to make your watery adventure thrilling and exciting. During your visit you must enjoy the boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, etc. To explore the attractive places of Allapuzha, it is essential to have Kerala tourist map which include Allapuzha local map.

There are lots of tourist attractions in and around Allapuzha. Within 47 kms from Allapuzha on the way to Kollam, there is a 18th century Palace which is known as Krishnapuram Palace. This historic building is two storied building of typical architectural style of Kerala. It houses one of the largest mural paintings in Kerala called the Gajendra Moksham. Pathiramanal is a tiny island located in the middle of Vembanad Lake and to reach this amusing island you have to go by boat from Kumarakom and Muhamma.

Allapuzha offers holy shrines like the Sri Krishna temple at Ambalapuzha. During March/April the temple’s main festival occurs. The nearby village Karumadi is famous for its black granite figure of Buddha. The rice bowl of Kerala, Kuttanad has lush paddy fields. Apart from this, the visitors can enjoy the picnic spots such as Alappuzha Beach, Vijaya Beach Park, etc. Also, the Sea view park is an amazing place for recreation.

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