Introduction :-
Alleppey also known as Alappuzha, one of the best known ports along the coast of Malabar, referred to as the' Venice of the east', is built on the banks of a network of canals. It is a famous trade centre of ancient times. or Alleppey is one of the exotic backwater sites of India’s southern state Kerala.
History :
Before the Dutch took over this place, the Portuguese were the predominant rulers of this place. Later Maharaja Marthandavarma came into power and he gave ample importance to the developmental works of the place. Slowly it became a very busy commercial place attracting merchants from all over. This resulted in the establishment of a number of coir factories producing coir-related goods of quality. The first coir factory was developed by an English sea captain and soon others followed suit. The first Anglican Church was built in 1816 by the Christian missionaries whose headquarter was in Alappuzha. A historic and romantic name from Kerala's past, Alappuzha was once one of the best known ports along the coast of Malabar.
Cities of Kerala
Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Ooty, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Kodaikanal, Thanjavur more...
Tourist Attraction of Alleppey :
Alappuzha Beach, Pathiramanal Beach, Krishnapuram Palace, Kuttanad, Chettikulangara Bhagwathy Temple
How to get there :
By Air :
Nearest airport is at Kochi, 66 kms away. Alleppey is connected by air with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities of India
By Rail:
The place is well connected to Kochi, by rail.
By Road :
The place is connected to all the south Indian towns, by a well-developed network of roads.
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