| Alleppey is a market
town built on canals and full of coconut trees. The tourist attractions
in Alleppey are immense but the prominent among them is the backwaters
of Alleppey. Raja Keshawadasan, Divan of Travancore in 1762, founded
Alleppey. The Dutch and the Portuguese also influenced the culture of
Alleppey.
Tourist Attractions of Alleppey are
Nehru Cup Boat Race
The race takes place on the Vembanad Lake on the second Saturday of
August each year.
In this competition each boat has 100 rowers and takes place amongst
great fan fare. The race is witnessed by thousands and displays the
unique culture of Kerala and is a worthwhile place to visit in Alleppey.
The race is repeated for tourists in mid January.
Tourist Cruises
The popular cruise is between Alleppey and Kollam and operates daily
from August to March.
House Boats
In the backwater cruise the tourist can view the daily life of the
people of the villages and the natural beauty as they cruise along the
river. As the boats cross the shallow palm fringed lakes it would a
time to indulge in the ethnic mouth watering cuisine.
Krishnapuram Palace
Built by Marthanda Varmais at Kayamkulam and is famous for its murals
depicting the story of Gajenendramoksham
Chettikulangara Bhagwathy Temple
Is believed to possess miraculous powers to cure, popular amongst the
devotees.
Beach of Alleppey
Those interested for beach tours to India the beach of Alleppey is
quite popular. The old lighthouse is also another popular sightseeing
in Alleppey.
Festivals in Alleppey like the Mullackal Devi Temple is a time when
you can hear India's finest temple musicians. This festival takes place
in mid December.
Shopping in Alleppey would be unique as here the tourist would find
the coir products and the carpets. Apart form this Alleppey is famous
for its pepper, coconut oil, areca nut, cardamom and sugar. In your
Kerala tours don't miss out on Alleppey.
India Tour Guides provides information on Tourist Attractions in Alleppey
and offers online booking for Tours to Alleppey, for further queries
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