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Alappuzha Travel Guide
Alappuzha is a Land Mark between the broad Arabian sea and a net work of rivers
flowing into it. In the early first decade of the 20th Century the then Viceroy
of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon made a visit in the State to Alleppey now Alappuzha.
Fascinated by the Scenic beauty of the place, in joy and amazement, he said, “Here
nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties”. In his exhilaration,
it is said, he exclaimed, “Alleppey, the Venice of the East”. Thus the
sobriquet found its place in the world Tourism Map. The presence of a port and
a pier, criss -cross roads and numerous bridges across them, a long and unbroken
sea coast might have motivated him to make this comparison.
 Alleppey
has a wonderful past. Though the present town owes its existence to the sagacious
Diwan Rajakesavadas in the second half of 18th century, District of Alappuzha
figures in classified Literature. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending
stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms
, was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha
had trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome in B.C and in the Middle Ages.
Water carnivals using the gigantic snake boats and the country canoes of
varying strata have an important role in the community life of the people of the
district.
As the district has got a vast spread of lakes and canals,
there is wide potential for lake side tourism and inland fisheries.
Alappuzha
is already one of the major tourism spots in the tourism map of Kerala.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND ALAPPUZHA
» Pathiramanal
According to mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanadu lake to perform
his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus
creating the enchanting island of (sands of midnight) Pathiramanal . This little
island on the backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundred of rare migratory birds
from different parts of the world. The island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom,
and is accessable only by boat.
» R-Block
These
regions are wonders of the indigenous agricultural engineering kow-how of Kerala
and remind the visitor of the famous dikes of Holland. Extensive areas of Land
have been reclaimed from the backwaters and are protected by dikes built all around
. Here cultivation and habitation are made possible four to ten feet below Sea
Level. A leisurely cruise along the Canals that surround these Kayals is a memorable
experience.
» Karumadikuttan
Many fascinating
legends are associated with this 11th century statue of Lord Buddha.
» Kumarakodi
20 km south of Alappuzha, Mahakavi Kumaranasan,
one of the greatest poets of modern Kerala is laid to rest here. He was the P.D
Shelly of Malayalam Literature. As an brought great changes in literature and
could give the clarions call for changing the society also.
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Saradhamandiram, Mavelikkara
A.R Rajaraja Varma was a great poet
and grammerian, The Malayalam literature is much indebted to Sri. A.R Thampuran.
Saradha Mandiram was built by him as his residence. Now it is bought by the State
Govt. & kept as his memorial.
» Krishnapuram Palace
Built by Marthandavarma, this place at karthikappally in Kayamkulam is famous
for its mural depicting the story of Gajendramoksham. Dating back to the 18th
century, this exquisite piece of art is one of the largest murals in Kerala. This
palace museum houses antique sculptures, paintings and bronzes.
Alappuzha Travel Guide , Kerala
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