Alappuzha

Getting to Alappuzha

Cochin International Airport (COK IATA). This is the nearest airport. You can take a taxi to get from Cochin airport to Cochin, and then a bus or train to Alappuzha. Another option is to take a local bus from nearby Athani, reachable by rickshaw. Alternative airports are in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai, and Bangalore from which you can catch a train to Alappuzha.

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   Alappuzha
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   Alappuzha KSRTC

   There are no buses from the KSRTC bus station straight to the beach (around Vijay Park).

3. 03
   Alappuzha

   The entire Alappuzha district is well-connected by NH 66 (formerly NH 47).

Worth seeing

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.

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   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.

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   Sreekrishna Swamy Temple

   This temple was built in the 15th century.

Things to do

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   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

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.

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   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.

Getting around Alappuzha the local way