http://www.incredible-kerala.com/kerala-backwaters/alappuzha-backwaters.html

Alappuzha Backwaters
Alleppey is famous for the Snake Boat Races held here every year around the time of the Onam festival. The giant snake boats called Chundanvalloms, race against each other for the prestigious Nehru Trophy. Prime Minster Jawaharlal Nehru donated the trophy after he received an unforgettable reception along the waterways of Alappuzha during Alleppey Backwaters.

Teams of rowers seated on the long Snake Boats with their curving prows battle it out for the honor of winning the Nehru Trophy.

Snake Boat Race
Crowds throng the edge of the waterways where the race is held. Many tourists come to Alappuzha to see this exciting event. Alappuzha wears a carnival atmosphere during the boat races held at the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. You can see the exhilarating snake boat races of Alappuzha with us.

Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha also has a number of historic colonial buildings and a beautiful beach, with a garden alongside the beach. A pier, lighthouse and grove of palm trees are scenic attractions near the Alappuzha beach. Enjoy touring the attraction of Alappuzha in Kerala with us.

How To Reach There
Alleppey is accessible by all the means of communication. The nearest airport is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is located 159 km south of Alappuzha. Cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected to Alappuzha. National Highway 47 goes through Alappuzha connecting it with almost all the nearby places of South India.


Location: Kerala, India

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BACK TO THE HISTORY OF EDAKKAL CAVES

Image
Kerala  is a cradle of visually stunning vistas that greets you with the warmth and love of classic Indian hospitality. While the lofty Western Ghats, emerald green paddy fields, thick swaying coconut groves, and the vast green expanse of aromatic tea plantations make  Kerala a green Paradise , the mighty Arabian sea and sky-scraping mountain ranges add a contrast of blue tone to the place, turning it into a land of breathtaking beauty and the most demanding tourist destination among global travellers.  If there is a place in Kerala where you can experience the ultimate charm and the extraordinary creativity of nature, it is the one and only  Wayanad , fondly hailed as the “ Ooty of Kerala “. Owing to its immense beauty as well as historical and cultural significance,  Wayanad  attracts a lot of nature lovers and historians. For tourists seeking  adventure  like, trekking, hiking, rock climbing etc, Wayanad offers myriads of opportunities ...
Read more

Aanayottu – A unique & grand feasting festival for elephants, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Image
Kerala  is a paradise on earth with the lush green spread, attracting the whole world to taste the bliss of pure and unadulterated nature. Apart from its breathtaking beauty and scenic locations, Kerala is very proud of its rich and vibrant culture and traditions that are perfectly reflected in its people, architecture, art forms, cuisines and especially festivals.  Kerala which is deemed as the ‘ Land of Festivals ‘ has a handful of festivals celebrated throughout the year with great pomp and grandeur. The festivals, rituals, and ceremonies of Kerala still follow the Malayalam Calendar. Kerala festivals are not just celebrations, it is also regarded as the occasion for remembering and honoring the traditions passed down by our ancestors. The picture of beautifully caparisoned tuskers is the first thing that comes to the scene when we think about  Kerala Festivals .  Elephants  are an inherent part of Kerala culture and are treated with much respect ...
Read more

Munnar – One of the Beautiful Places in India

Image
Geometrically contorted beautiful landscapes of India is not just its tombs, statues, and architecture marvels but bits and pieces of the Scandinavian fragrance which is spread across the country.  Vasco Da Gama  is a pioneering reason the land of the coconuts is loved by all for its spices, tea plantations, and hospitality. The resplendent honeymoon corridors of  Munnar   in Kerala are  one among the beautiful places in India . Campfire tents and hard tours (trekking full-day) for adventure enthusiasts or Tea Tasting and soft tours (trekking half-day) for families and connoisseurs, everything sweet and heartful is there in  Munnar . Snogging dark clouds come down for its guests standing 1500 meters above sea level to offer goosebumps as a cool gift for the tropical summer. Kolukkumalai  has the tastiest tea in this region at a height of 2160 meters above sea level. The higher a tea plantation, the tastiest its leaves are while the buds used in...
Read more