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Alappuzha
Beach - Kerala
Place:
Alappuzha Area: 1414 sq. km
Population: 21,05,349(2001
census)
Altitude: Sea level
With the
Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and
fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of
immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by
travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also
home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to
the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime
history of Kerala.
Today,
Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre,
attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year.
Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays,
beaches, marine products and coir industry. A singular
characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. A land of
lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is
one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea
level.
TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS:
Location:
Q S T and R Block Kayal / Backwaters of Alleppey
Situated
in Kuttanad popularly known as the rice bowl of Kerala, QST & R
Block Kayals (backwaters) remind the visitor of the famous dikes of
Holland.A striking example of the indigenous agricultural
engineering know-how,here cultivation and habitation are made
possible at four to ten feet below the sea level.For this purpose
extensive land has been reclaimed from the backwaters and is
protected by dikes built around it.A leisurely cruise along the
canals here is a memorable experience.
Kuttanad
is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala. It is here that
most of the snake boat races are conducted and a majority of the
rice boat & houseboat cruises are scheduled. Kerala’s network
of navigable backwaters stretches to over 900km. These serene
waterways are fringed by palm grove and paddy fields and offer a
striking spectacle of the rustic life.
Getting
there : QST & R Block Kayals are accessible by boat
from Alappuzha ( 1.30 hrs by motor boat and 30 minutes by
speedboat.)
Nearest
railway station : Alappuzha, Nearest airport : Cochin International
Airport about 85 km from Alappuzha, State Bus services also
available from every part of india and Kerala
Location:
Alappuzha beach, near Alappuzha town, south Kerala.
Referred
to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique
place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its
boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir
industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which
extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment
facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the
beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly
fascinating to visitors. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot.
The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old.
Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the
attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby
which is greatly fascinating to visitors.
Beaches
Kovalam
Beach || Kappad Beach || Bekal
Fort Beach || Alappuzha Beach
Baypore
Beach || Varkala Beach
Shankhumugham
Beach
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