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Alappuzha Tourism Map

Alappuzha literally known as the Venice of the East is also a land of backwaters.  A journey through backwaters gives the glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach. The interlocked cannels connected with a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers which make Alappuzha one of the most beautiful backwater destinations in the world. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms also adds the beauty of the land.

Today, Alappuzha (Alleppey) has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, & also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.

Demography :-

Geographical Area - 1414 sq.km
Population - 21,09,160

How to reach Alappuzha:-

Railway - Connected by rail with Cochin and Trivandrum.

Airport - Nearest airport is at Kochi, 66 km. away.

Main stations Turavor,Cherthala,Haripad,Alappuzha

Road - Alleppey is 64km away from Kochi, 150 km from Thiruvananthampuram, 164 km from Thekkady, 174 km from Kovalam, 196 km from Idduki.

Climate :-

Season Temperature
Summer February-May (24-33)
Monsoon June-September(22-28)
Winter October-January(20-30)

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