Alappuzha Backwater Tours
Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala. It is washed by the Arabian Sea and interlocked by a number of canals and bridges. It is also known as Alleppey Backwater Tour.
Alappuzha is surrounded by picturesque lush green vegetation and the strings of beautiful lakes, lagoons, fresh water rivers and numerous rivulets and estuaries Alappuzha appears like a green paradise on the earth and because of its natural beauty, the place is referred to as the 'Venice of the East'. It is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year.
During the boat race, large number of people gathered which includes both spectators and competitors. Huge boats are designed to looks like snakes. Each boat is very long and has enough space to seat 120 oarsmen. The energy and the coordination of the competitors are worth watching.
Alappuzha became an important centre for trade, attracting merchants from all over the world during the time of Maharaja Marthandavarma.
Prime attractions of Alappuzha Backwater Tours are Punnamada Kayal, Krishnapuram Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, St. Andrew's Chruch and Mullackal Temple.
Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala. It is washed by the Arabian Sea and interlocked by a number of canals and bridges. It is also known as Alleppey Backwater Tour.
Alappuzha is surrounded by picturesque lush green vegetation and the strings of beautiful lakes, lagoons, fresh water rivers and numerous rivulets and estuaries Alappuzha appears like a green paradise on the earth and because of its natural beauty, the place is referred to as the 'Venice of the East'. It is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year.
During the boat race, large number of people gathered which includes both spectators and competitors. Huge boats are designed to looks like snakes. Each boat is very long and has enough space to seat 120 oarsmen. The energy and the coordination of the competitors are worth watching.
Alappuzha became an important centre for trade, attracting merchants from all over the world during the time of Maharaja Marthandavarma.
Prime attractions of Alappuzha Backwater Tours are Punnamada Kayal, Krishnapuram Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, St. Andrew's Chruch and Mullackal Temple.