Alappuzha or Alleppey in Alappuzha as Alleppey District of Kerala with its maze of canals, lagoons, coconut groves, and lush green paddy fields bridges along the silver beach, makes for a wonderful holidaying spot. Its cultural base and cheerful residents add to the town�s appeal. The exciting boat cruises to Kollam along the banks of the scenic Vembanad Lake can be an experience of a lifetime. Otherwise known as Alappuzha Alleppey is a town with lovely flowing canals, alluring backwaters, and exotic beaches. Named the Venice of the East by Lord Curzon, it is the heart for backwater tourism in Kerala. On your trip to this place you will need the following essential bits of tourist information on Alleppey:

Alleppey - the Town in Brief:
Alleppey offers its visitors one of the most striking backwater options in India�s southern state Kerala. Positioned along the Arabian Sea, knit by several canals and bridges, this tiny market site is also renowned for the Nehru Trophy boat race that it hosts every year on Punnamada Lake. Alleppey draws tourists not only due its natural beauty but also for its locally made quality coir products.

Alleppey � Physical Features:
One of the finest destinations in Kerala, Alleppey is separated from the earlier districts of Kollam and Kottayam. It occupies an area of roughly 1414 sq km and is composed of seven taluks. It is bordered by Kottayam, Kozhencherry, Changanassery Thiruvalla, Vaikom, and Adoor taluks to its east; Kannathur and Karunagappally taluks to its south; Kanayannur and Kochi taluks to its north; and the gorgeous Lakshadweep of the Arabian Sea to its west.


Alleppey - Time to take that Trip:
In summer the temperature in Alleppey varies from 22 to 35�C and during winters it hovers around 20 to 32�C. It is best visited during the months from August to September and February to March when the weather conditions are very pleasant. The Nehru Trophy boat race in the month of August and the festivities of the Mullakal temple during the month of December are the festivities during which you can visit this place.

Alleppey - History:
The Portuguese were the first rulers of Alleppey and they reigned till the Dutch eventually took over. Afterwards, Maharaja Marthandavarma came to power and gave due stress on the overall development of the place. Gradually it turned into a busy commercial center drawing the interests of merchants from all over the world. This triggered the establishment of several coir factories manufacturing coir-related goods.

How to Reach Alleppey:
The nearest airport from Alleppey is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is situated 159 km south of Alleppey. Other cities like Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore, Howrah, and Bokaro are linked to Alleppey by regular train services. National Highway 47 runs through Alleppey to connect it with most of the nearby places of South India. Alleppey is also linked by good boat and ferry services through the charming backwaters to Kottayam, Changanassery, Cochin, Kevalam and Chengannur.

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