The Venice of the East, that’s what Alappuzha is renowned as. Alappuzha, still fondly called as Alleppey, enjoys an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. It is the perfect hub to unleash your senses. A sheer blessing of Mother Nature for the human kind, Alappuzha is placed gracefully in the emerald state of Kerala, and has been dotted with a vast network of lagoons, lakes, canals and beaches. This beautiful town creates a magical aura in the air and lures travellers from all over the world. Due to its astonishing beach resorts which offer splendid services and great Ayurvedic Spas, Alappuzha has become a popular honeymoon destination.
Alleppey also houses some spectacular pilgrim spots including the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple and Sree Subramanya Swami Temple. These temples attract the devotees with their amazing architecture.
Krishnapuram Palace is the perfect place to witness the best of architectural excellence. It is not certain as when exactly this palace was built, but it now comes under the category of protected monuments according to the Archaeology Department. The palace is an archaeological museum and the best attraction here is a 49 square meter single mural painting which is titled as Gajendra Moksham, meaning salvation of elephant king.
How to Reach Alleppey
By Air: The Cochin International Airport, located around 78 km away, is the closest airport to Alleppey.
By Rail: The Alleppey Railway Station is situated around 4 km away from the city centre.
By Road: The National Highway 66 links Alleppey with all major cities.