With its maze of canals, bridges, and silver beach, Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, offers visitors an unforgettable vacation. The town's appeal is enhanced by its happy residents. Fun boat trips over the picturesque Vembanad Lake to Kollam are available from Alappuzha. Alappuzha is a charming town surrounded by lengthy canals, glistening water, tall coconut trees, and an endless vista of beautiful green paddy fields.

 

ALAPPUZHA A BRIEF HISTORY

       The Portuguese dynasty began to wane in the 17th century, and the Dutch gained dominance over the principalities in this region. In order to store pepper, ginger, and other ingredients, the Dutch constructed factories and warehouses throughout the district as a result of the contracts they struck with the kings of Purakkad, Kayamkulam, and Karappuram.  Over time, they became involved in the district's political and cultural concerns. The "Master of Modern Travancore," Maharaja Marthanda Varma, meddled in the principalities' political affairs at that time. 

The lifeline of Alleppey is the extensive network of canals. Water carnivals that make use of enormous snake boats and various-sized country canoes play a significant part in the local community's life of the people of the district.

 

AQUATOURISM IN ALAPPUZA 

        Alappuzha is a district of great natural beauty, bordered on the west by the Arabian Sea and intricately crisscrossed by a massive network of lakes, lagoons, and freshwater rivers. Travelers from all over the world refer to this backwater nation as the "Venice of the East," and it is also home to a wide variety of birds. Due to its close proximity to the sea, the town has consistently had a special place in Kerala's maritime history. Alappuzha has become a popular backwater tourism destination today, drawing thousands of foreign visitors annually. In addition, Alappuzha is well-known for its beaches, houseboat vacations, boat racing, marine goods, and coir business. The area known as Kuttanad is one of this land's unique features. Perhaps the only area in the world where cultivation is done below sea level is Kerala's Kuttanad rice bowl.