May 14, 2012

Tourist places in Alleppey


Alleppey, popularly called as the Venice of East, is a major tourist destination in the state of Kerala, India. Famous for its backwater tourism, the town of Alleppey is home to many places of interest worth a visit.

                                                     

Krishnapuram Palace:

Built in the 18th century, Krishnapuram Palace presents a beautiful architectural style of Kerala. This two storied historic structure was built by Marathnanda Varma, a king of Travancore. Crafted with typical Kerala feature of architecture including doomed windows, gabled windows and narrow corridor, the palace is mainly famous for its mural paintings. The palace has now been turned into a museum housing a fine collection of beautiful sculptures, paintings, antiques, bronzes and other artifacts.

Alleppey Beach:

Also known as Alapuzha beach, Alleppey Beach is a major tourist attraction in the region. It is one of most famous beaches of Kerala state. Fresh water rivers flowing nearby and serene backwaters near the beach make the place an ideal spot to spend holiday and weekends. Long stretch of golden sand along the shore, panoramic view of blue Arabian Sea and pleasant climate make Alleppey Beach a must visit place.



Pathiramannal:

It is a small Island accessed by boat. The place is dotted with beautiful natural surroundings. It is an ideal place for the nature lover to explore beautiful surroundings. It also serves to be a perfect place for the bird watchers as numerous species of domestic and migratory birds can be spotted there.



St Andrew’s Church, Karumadi, Pandavan Rock, Edathua Church and Chavra Bhavan are other places of attraction situated in and around the town of Alleppey.


How to get there:

 How to get there:

By air:

Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport at the distance of approximately 83 km from Alleppey. And this airport has connecting flights to and from around the world.

By train:

Alleppey has a railway station with good connectivity with almost all the major cities of state and other state. You can hire a private taxi, cab in advance through online prior to your arrival at the station. Buses and autos are also available to reach at your destination.

By road:

Highway 47 passes through Alleppey hence the city has excellent connectivity to major towns.




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