Alleppey Tour India

Alleppey also known as Alappuzha, one of the best known ports along the
coast of Malabar, referred to as the' Venice of the east', is built on the
banks of a network of canals. It is a famous trade centre of ancient times.
The beach here is not as big as the others. However, north of Alleppey,
the Arthunkal beach is worthy of development as an international holiday
resort. Watching rural life at close quarters, the many activities like;
toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, coir-making, prawn farming, and scores
of other sights by a boat trip in a country craft up and down the narrow
canals in the coastal region is gaining in popularity among the foreign
tourists and the north Indian visitors alike.
Prime Attractions in Alleppey
Edakkal Caves
There are two Edakkal Caves, natural rock cut-out formations, formed by
a large split in a huge rock roofed over by other large rocks, all fixed
in position through natural processes. These caves have been made famous
world-wide for their ancient carvings and pictorial wall inscriptions of
human and animal figures with peculiar head-dresses and swastik forms and
symbols. Archaeologists say the place was one of the earliest centres of
human habitation.
These caves are seen in the Ambukuthy mountains, located in between Sulthan
Battery and Ambalavayal. The caves contain several paintings and pictorial
writings of the new stone age civilization which speak volumes of the bygone
life and civilization.
Marari Beach
Located in the heart of the "spice coast", Marari Beach is just
an hour from Cochin and even less to Alleppey(also Known as Alpuzzha). Unexplored
beaches of Marari offer an excellent oppurtunity to relax and enjoy the
sun and the waves. It is a place you will usually find filled with small
fishing boats, as life here has not changed much. Men daily go out to sea
to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. You can interact with the
locals and go fishing with them, enjoying the local charm and traditional
keralan hospitality at its best.
Kanakakkunnu Palace
This beautiful old palace of the Travancore rajas is a stunning piece of
architectural excellence. At night when the palace grounds are lit by garden
lamps, the gabled, pagoda style red brick structure comes alive, bringing
to mind the royal majesty of the kings who once inhabited it's mighty interiors.
Inside one can see large crystal chandeliers and exquisite pieces of royal
furniture.
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