Keralam

Kerala is a narrow green strip of land located in the South West corner of Indian Peninsula which is also known as “God’s Own Country”. It is sandwiched between the Western Ghats mountain range on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West. Kerala is an enchantingly beautiful place with rivers, backwaters, beaches, coconut palms, paddy fields, mountains etc. The National Geographic Magazine refers to it as one of the fifty must see destinations of the world…
Tourist spots in Alappuzha :
Alappuzha which is also known as “The Venice Of The East” is famous for its Backwaters and beaches. Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha Beach is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is about 140 years old.A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad is known as the rice bowl of Kerala because of her wealth of paddy crops, is the very heart of the backwater. This is one of the places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Inland waterways, which flow above land level, are an amazing feature of this unique land.
Krishnapuram Palace:Located at a distance of 47 km from Alappuzha on the way to Kollam, this palace was built in the 18th century during the reign of Marthanda Varma. This palace is noted for its typical Kerala architecture, with gabled roof, dormer windows and narrow corridors. Here you will find the famous mural kept in the western end of the ground floor, called ‘Gajendra Moksham’ which is the largest mural in Kerala. There is also a museum of antique sculptures, paintings and bronze articles in the palace.
Pathiramanal:This is a small captivating island in the Vembanad Lake. Situated between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, this island is the favorite spot for hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world.
Arthunkal Church:This Christian Pilgrim center near Sherthalai is 22 km. north of alappuzha. Portuguese missionaries built the St. Andrews Church here. The annual feast of St. Sebastian is held here in the month of January.
Champakulam Church:The St. Mary’s Church is one of the oldest churches in Kerala. It is said to be one of the seven churches established by St.Thomas. The annual feast is held on the 3rd Sunday of October. The feast of St. Joseph is celebrated on March 19th.
Edathua Church:This church, dedicated to St. George is of special significance, as it is believed that prayers and offerings here help in healing all kinds of mental disorders and other ailments. The annual feast is held from 5th - 7th May and attracts devotees from all parts of south India. The Church is just 24 kms from Alappuzha
Mannarsala:It is 32 kms from Alappuzha near Haripad and is famous for the ancient temple of Sree Nagaraja, the King of Serpents. Pilgrims from all over the country assemble here during the two-day annual festival called “Aayilliam”.
Other attractions are Mullakkal Rajeswari Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, Punnapra, Mararikulam, Karumadikuttan, Chavara Bhavan,Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple(Mavelikkara) etc.