Places To Visit In Allappey

Kuttanad : - Called The Rice Bowl Of Kerala, Kuttanad Is Perhaps The Only Region In The World Where Farming Is Done 1.5 To 2 M Below Sea Level. Inland Waterways Which Flow Above Land Level Are An Amazing Feature Of This Region.

Alappuzha Backwaters : - The Backwater Cruising, This Is Also The Venue For The Annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Travel In A Mobile Home The  Houseboats Of Kerala And Enjoy The Trip Of A Lifetime.

Alappuzha Beach : - A 137 Year  Old  Which Extends Into The Sea And An Old Light House Add To The Attractions Of The Beach. Here Is Children's Park Also (Vijaya Park)

Pathiramanal Island : - The Enchanting Island On The Backwaters Is A Favorite Haunt Of Hundreds Of  Rare Migratory Birds From Different Parts Of The World.One And Halfhour By Motor Boat,Thirty Minutes By Speed Boat From Alappuzha.

Karumadikuttan : -  Many fFascinating Legends Are Associated With This 11th Century Statue Of Lord Buddha, protected By The State Archaeological Department.

Chambakulam Church : - The St. Mary's Church One Of The Oldest  Church In Kerala Is Said To Be Built By St. Thomas.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race : - The Popular Boat Race Is Held On The Second Saturday Of August  Every Year At The Vembanad Lake And Is The Most Important Tourist Event Of Alleppey . Boats  Are Sponsored By The Different Villages Compete Fiercely In The Competition. The Highlight Of This Prestigious Event Is "Chunden Vallem ", The 130  Feet Long Snake Boats, With Over 100 Rowers, 4  Helmsmen And 25 Cheer Leaders Decorated With Colourful Silk Umbrellas. Thousands  Of Spectators From All Over The World Watch Avidly From The Banks.

Kumarakom : - (15 Km West Of Kottayam) Mangrove  Forests, Paddy Fields, Coconut Groves And Enchanting Waterways Adorn The Picturesque Village Of Kumarakom . Sandwiched  Between The Vast Vembanad Lake  And The Criss – Crossing Waterways, This Is An Idyllic Backwater Destination. For  An Incredible Journey Along This Scenic World, Leisure Cruises On Houseboat.

The Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom : -(16 Km From Kottayam ) This Lake Provides Boating, Fishing And Sightseeing Experience That Are Truly Exhilarating. The Serene Lake Comes Alive During The Festival Of Onam With Spectacular Snake Boat Race.

Kumarakom Birds Sanctuary : - ( 16 Km From Kottayam , Opened 0600 – 1800 Hrs ) Located On The Banks Of The Vembanad Lake , The Kumarakom Birds Sanctuary  Is Favorite Haunt Of Migratory Birds Like Siberian Stork, Cormorants, Darter , White Ibis, Egret.