Alappuzha Tourism and Tourism In Alappuzha

Alappuzha Tourism, Tourism In Alappuzha
Alappuzha (Alleppey) known as the Venice of the East has a largest network of Canals and is a centre for backwater cruises in Kerala. Large number of tourist are attracted to this district because of its boat races, houseboat holidays, backwaters, beaches etc. Alleppey Tourism has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourist each year. Alappuzha has also earned fame in the commercial world as as the world's chief supplier of Coir.
A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is the one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. The other Commercial activities includes - toddy tapping, fishing fro small fry, coir making, prawn farming. District Area 1414 Sq. Km. Taluk's Cherthala, Kuttanad, Ambalapuzha, Karthikapalli, Mavelikkara, Chengannur Municipalities Alappuzha, Cherthala, Kayamkulam, Mavelikkara, Chenganoor. Tourist Season August to March How to Get there Telephone code ++91 +477 Nearest Airports Cochin (Nedumbassery) - 85kms 0484-2610115,2311322,2610033, Thiruvananthapuram - 150 kms Tel- 0471-2501424, 2501220, 2502323. Railway enquiry Phones Alappuzha - Tel: 091 - 477 - 2253965 Chengannur - Tel: 091 - 479 - 2452340 Cherthala - Tel: 091 - 478 - 2812500 Haripad - Tel: 091 - 479 - 2412714 Kayamkulam - Tel: 091 - 479 - 2442042 Tel: 091 - 479 - Mavalikkara - 2302249. (See Rail Timings) State Transport Bus (KSRTC) enquiry Alappuzha - Tel: 091 - 477 - 2252501, 2251518 Chengannur - Tel: 091 - 479 - 2452352 Cherthala - Tel: 091 - 478 - 2812582, 2813052 Mavalikkara - Tel: 091 - 479 - 2302282. Ferry Services Changanaserry - 3hrs, Kumarakom - 2hrs Kottayam - 3hrs, Kollam - 8hrs, Enquiry Phone: Tel: 091 - 477 - 2252015 Tourist information offices District Tourism Promotion Council, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2251796, 2253308 Tourist Information Office, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2260722 The Administrative Office, (DTPC) Tel: 091 - 477 - 2253308 Tourist Reception Centre (DTPC) Tel: 091 - 477 - 2251796 Travel & Tour Operators Indira Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2251159 Jai Hind Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2242190 Karavel Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2253033 Kuttanad Air Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2272182 MGM Tours and Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2245289 Panicker's Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2272190 Wings Tour and Travels, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2252108 Tourist Attractions Beaches, Backwaters, Tea Plantations, Wild Life, Water Falls, Hill Stations, Kettuvallam, Other tourist sites Other Information Hotels & Resorts, Hospitals, Ayurveda Centres, Yoga Centres, Shopping Areas, Banking, Cultural Programmes, Festivals

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Alappuzha Tourism, Tourism In Alappuzha