Alappuzha

Worth seeing in and around Alappuzha

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Roman Catholic Diocese of Alleppey

   The Diocese of Alleppey is the Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in the city of Alappuzha in the ecclesiastical province of Thiruvananthapuram in India. It lies along the Arabian Sea between the dioceses of Kochi and Kollam, covering an area of approx.

   700 m · diocese of the Catholic Church in India · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl

   The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl ) is a diocese located in the city of Aizawl in the ecclesiastical province of Shillong in India.

   700 m · diocese of the Catholic Church in India · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Alappuzha Beach

   Alappuzha Beach is a beach in Alappuzha town and a tourist attraction in Kerala, India. Beach has an old pier which extend to sea is over 150 years old.

   1.4 km · beach in Kerala, India · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Alappuzha lighthouse

   The Alappuzha Lighthouse is situated in the coastal town of Alappuzha, Kerala. It was built in 1862 and is a major tourist attraction.

   1.1 km · Lighthouse in Kerala · Wikipedia
5. 05
   International Coir Museum

   International Coir Museum is a museum located in Kerala state of India. The museum is located in Kalavoor in Alappuzha district.

   8.1 km · museum by coir board in Alappuzha, Kerala · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Mullakkal Temple

   The Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Mullakkal, Alappuzha, Kerala, India. The temple was designed and built in the old Kerala style.

   1.7 km · Hindu temple in Kerala, India · Wikipedia
7. 07
   T. D. Medical College

   Government T. D. Medical College, Alappuzha is a government medical college situated in the suburban area of Vandanam, nine kilometres south of the Alappuzha, facing the NH 66, in Alappuzha district of Kerala State, South India. The initials T.D. stand for Thirumala Devaswom, as the Medical College was started in 1963 under the patronage of the T.D. Temple at Anantha Narayana Puram of Alappuzha.The founder of T.D.Medical College is Sri.

   8.5 km · government medical college in Kerala, India · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum

   The Revi Karunakaran Museum The Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum is a privately owned museum located in Alappuzha, Kerala, in southern India. It is named in memory of Revi Karunakaran.

   1 km · art museum · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Maqam Masjid

   The Maqam Masjid, also locally known as the Muham Palli, is a Sunni mosque in the Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala, India. The mosque is one of the historically important structures in Alappuzha.

   900 m · mosque in Alappuzha, India · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Saukar Masjid

    The Saukar Masjid is a mosque in the Alappuzha district, in the state of Kerala, India. Completed in 1850, the mosque is an historically important structure in the Alappuzha district.

    1 km · mosque in Alappuzha, India · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

The city itself is a sight to see. Exploring the city, especially by boat, can often lead to memorable experiences. Bring a camera, there are many photo opportunities on the waterways and beaches. If you are visiting Alappuzha, enquire about the schedule of temple festivals. Alappuzha is one of the few places in Kerala where non-Hindus are allowed enter temple premises.

1. 01
   Jain Derasar

   This temple is very calm and quiet temple.

2. 02
   Karumadikkuttan

   This is a 9th century black granite statue of the Buddha, locally known as Karumadi Kuttan.

3. 03
   Marari-beach

   A good destination for a day trip, it is about 16 km north of Alappuzha town.

4. 04
   Sreekrishna Swamy Temple

   This temple was built in the 15th century.

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Things to do

1. 01
   Alleppey Beach

   An old pier, which was at one point used for trade and had three railway lines, still stands.

2. 02
   Krishnendu Ayurveda Wellness Center

   Chingoli, Karthikappally (near Haripad, 30 km from the city centre),.

3. 03
   Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Races

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Where to eat

Arcadia Regency, a 4-star hotel has just opened in 2006 but has priced meals at really low prices to attract customers. Biju (houseboat in Alleppey), haripad,. The houseboats are used as grain barges alongside the backwaters. At some time, the houseboats were used as living quarters by the royalty.

1. 01
   Chakara Restaurant

   The restaurant at Raheem Residency is the most expensive place in town but the meals are worth the price.

2. 02
   Dreamers

   This restaurant is located on the beach, a little south of Harbour restaurant.

3. 03
   Himalaya Bakery

   Alappuzha (Mullackal Rd., just north of the bridge over Northern Canal, on the right side.).

4. 04
   Kreamkorner

   This place has two locations: Mullackal Road and Cullan Road.

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Getting to Alappuzha

Airports

Cochin (COK), 74 km · Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), 129 km · Calicut (CCJ), 188 km

Stations

Alappuzha railway station, 1.1 km

• Kochi → Alappuzha

  51 km · quickest by road, 1h 15m · ₹350–440
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• Thiruvananthapuram → Alappuzha

  131 km · quickest by road, 3h 13m · ₹980–1,220
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• Calicut → Alappuzha

  204 km · quickest by road, 4h 59m · ₹1,460–1,830
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