With
the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh
water rivers cris crossing 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 Alapphuza 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. The rice bowl of Kerala, Kuttanadis perhaps the only place
in the world where farming is done below sea level.
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Places
to SeeKuttanad, Allepey Beach, Sea View Park, Mannarasala
Sree Nagaraja Temple, Champakulam Church , Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple,
Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Mavelikkara, Krishnapuram Palace,
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Fairs
& FestivalsMannarasala Serpent Temple, Harippad
(October/November), Chirappu Mahotsavam, Mullackal Temple (December),
Chirappu Mahotsavam, Kidangamparampu Temple (December), Chandanakudam,
Kakkazhom Juma Masjid Arthungal Perunnal (January),
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