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On the Seacoast, Alappuzha is known as the
Venice of the East, laced with lakes, lagoons,
and backwaters. The cradle of boat races in
India, the celebrated Nehru Trophy Boat Race is
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Boat Races : |
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Alappuzha Nehru Trophy Boat Race at
punnamada (2nd Saturday of August ) |
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Pulinkunnu Rajeev Gandhi Boat Race(last
Saturday of August) |
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Champakulam Moolam Boat Race (Moolam Day
Midhunam, July) |
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Payippad Jalotsavam(4th Onam day - Aug/sep) |
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Neerettupuram Boat Race (Onam - Aug/Sep) You
can watch these Boat Reces only on the
Prescribed dates. |
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Kuttanad : |
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Called the Rice Bowl of Kerala, full of lush
paddy Fields, the very heart of backwaters. One
of the very few Places in the world, where
farming is done below sea level. Optional
activities- you can choose either country boat
tours or houseboat cruises. |
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Pathiramanal
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“Sands of Midnight”. This little island is a
favourite haunt of rare migratory birds from
different parts of the world. Accessible only by
boat. |
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Champakulam Church : |
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St. Mary’s Church, among the oldest Churches in
Kerala. One of the seven churches found by St.
Thomas. |
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Ambalappuzha
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Shree Krishna temple. Famous for its Palpayasam,
the daily offering of delicious milk porridge.
Ottanthullal, the satiric art form, was first
performed on the Premises of this temple.
Karumadikkuttan-11th century statue of Lord
Buddha steeped in Myths and legend. |
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