Alappuzha beach is quite a popular tourist
destination to provide relaxation.
Alleppey Beach is blessed with nature's
green beauties such as lagoons, vast lakes
and numerous fresh water rivers; Alappuzha
is a natural wonderland of Kerala state.
One can get amenities at Alappuzha Beach
like boating, a children's park with toy
train and bicycles. For the entertainment
one can visit to Vijaya Beach Park and an
old lighthouse nearby. Alleppey beach
houses the famous, ancient pier that is
about 140 years old and the age- old
lighthouse that was built by Captain Hugh
Crawford in 1862 lies almost in ruins.
This lighthouse helped to increase the
trade in the past by transporting
commodities and people through boats.
Alappuzha is extolled by the travellers as
the Venice of the East. Alappuzha beach
also known as Alleppey beach and is one of
the most popular spots in the district of
Alappuzha.
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This land is quite a popular hangout and
relaxation spot in the district of
Alappuzha. This district includes the
Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network
of meandering lakes, lagoons and several
freshwater rivers, Alappuzha is the land
with enormous and alluring natural beauty.
These historic remnants add a colonial air
to the place that reminds us of its bygone
days. By today Alappuzha has grown in
importance as a Backwater destination,
attracting several thousands of foreign
tourists each year. Alappey is also famous
for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays,
Beaches, Marine Products and Coir
Industry.
ACTIVITIES ON THE BEACH
Water Sports:
Here tourists can participate in any of
the numerous beach activities offered on the
beautiful Alappuzha beaches. Tourist can
indulge in any of the exciting water sports
such as surfing or parasailing, or go swimming
in the clear blue sea, or even try your hand
at building a sand castle or playing a game of
beach volleyball! Water sports are one of the
most thrilling beach activities. Alappuzha
beach have the best of aqua-sport equipment
such as water-scooters and high-speed boats.
Boat Races: The boat races are in the
months of August and September that the moist,
rain-drenched earth and the glorious ever
flowing backwaters burst into song together,
as over hundred thousand men and women gather
on the banks to witness a spectacular water
regatta - the Snake Boat Races.
HOW TO REACH ALAPPUZHA BEACH
By Air: Cochin International Airport, about 85
km from Alappuzha town.
By Rail: Alappuzha, about 5 km from the
beach.
By Road: National Highway 47 goes through
Alleppey connecting it with almost all the
nearby places of South India