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FACT SHEET
| District Area | - | 1414Sq Km |
| District Population | - | 1,990,603 |
| Climate | - | Tropical Humid |
| Altitude | - | Sea Level |
| Temperature | - | Max.35°C,Min.20°c |
| Rainfall | - | 229cm (Annual) |
| Clothing | - | Tropical. |
| Tourist Season | - | August to March |
Alappuzha,
Washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian sea,Occupies a siginificiant
place in the Tourist map of Kerala. Interlocked with a large number of
canals and bridges, this Waterlocked district has immense untapped potential
for backwater tourism.
Alappuzha, a centre of coir and carpet industries in an ideal place for backwater touring as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, and the town of Aranmula where Onam water activities take place. Alappuzha is also a good jumping off base for trips to Munnar and Periyar.
PHYSIOGRAPHY
Alappuzha has several canals and lakes fit for boat cruise. Three prominent rivers in the southern grid to Kerala viz Achankovil, pamba and Manimala empty into the lakes. The Vembaned Lake stretching from Alleppey to Cochin and kayamkulam lake which lies in both Alleppey and Quilon districts are used for inland water transport of cargo and Passengers.
Air-The nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, Ernakulam, 86 km to the North, Trivandrum international Airport is 159 kms to the south.
Rail-Alappuzha is linked by rail to cities like Cochin, Chennai, Bokaro and Mumbai.
Road-Alappuzha is on the NH 47 highway and is connected to all important towns in South India, like Trivandrm,Cochin,Madurai.
BOAT SERVICES
Alappuzha is linked by boat service through the backwaters to Quilon, Changanaserry, Kottayam,Cochin,Kumarakom,Kavalam,Cochin, Kumarakom,Kavalam and Chengannur.
Tourist Places and other Attractions
Krishnapuram Palace
Pathiramanal(An island)
Ambalapuzha(pilgrim centre)
Karumadi
Arthunkal palli(Pilgrim Centre)
Punnapra
Kuttanadu
Alappuzha Beach
Champakkulam
Chettikulangara bhagavathy Temples
Distances:
| Alleppey to: | ||
| Cochin |
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56 km |
| Kumaracom |
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43 km |
| Kollam |
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89 km |
| Trivandrum |
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132 km |
| Munnar |
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199 km |
| Periyar |
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150 km |
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