Loving called as the 'Venice of the East', Alappuzha is one of the most beautiful cities in Kerala and is popular for a multitude of reasons. With the Arabian Sea flowing in its west and numerous rivers and lakes criss-crossing through it, Alappuzha is host to some of the most picturesque beaches and backwater destinations.
The annual Snake Boat Festival or the Nehru Trophy Festival is held in the Alappuzha waters during the time of Onam festival. Huge crowds both inside and outside the waters, i.e. the participants and the viewers, witness the event. Also known as Alleppey in the earlier times, Alappuzha today is a celebrated Backwater destination in Kerala with equal number of people enjoying the wonders of Alappuzha beach as well. From Golden sands to swaying palm trees, this beach has it all.
Alappuzha is also famous worldwide for its coir industry that is made from the outer rough husk of coconut. A singular characteristic of Alappuzha is a region called Kuttanad, that is also known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala', which is the only place perhaps where farming is done below the sea level. The Alappuzha Beach is one of the oldest Picnic spots in the area and the pier extending into the sea is about 140 years old. The Vijaya Beach Park nearby provides entertainment facilities making the visit of all the people there even more enjoyable. Alappuzha is a natural wonderland of Kerala state and is blessed with nature's green beauties such as lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers and water bodies.
