Alappuzha Beauties: Kerala Alappuzha “Venice of the East”
By jayita, Gaea News NetworkWednesday, May 5, 2010
ALAPPUZHA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Alappuzha is a district of Kerala, situated in the southern fringe of India. It’s a picturesque town with panoramic beaches, multiple canals, backwater and lagoons. Alappuzha was named “Venice of the East” by Lord Curzon. You can feel its eternal beauty once you make a visit to Alappuzha.
History revealed that Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome in Antiquity. The main cultural and spiritual events of Alappuzha are Chambakkulam Moolam boat race, Chettikulangara Bharani and Nehru Trophy boat race.
The most attractive places to visit in Alappuzha are:
Pathiramanal island – It’s a small island, situated in the midst of backwaters. You can see hundreds of rare migratory birds coming from different parts of the world. There is no other mode of communications to the island except boat.
Arthunkal Church – Christian Pilgrim centre near Sherthalai
Alappuzha Beach — Wide-stretched beach with a pier, extended to the sea over 137 year.
Ambalapuzha temple - Renowned temple for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of sweet milk porridge.
Karumadikuttan – 11th century statue of Lord Buddha.
Friends make a visit to Alappuzha and rejuvenate yourself. It’s a heavenly place with bliss of solitude.