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| Alappuzha Introduction |
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 Alappuzha or Alleppey is one of the beautiful backwater sites of India 's southern state Kerala. Washed by the Arabian Sea , interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year. A singular characterstic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
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| Alappuzha Tourist Attractions |
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| § Kuttanad |
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Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala, because of her wealth of paddy crops is at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of banana, cassava and yam. This is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done 1.5 to 2m below sea level. Inland waterways which flow above land level are an amazing feature of this region.
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| § Alappuzha Beach |
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This is one of the most popular picnic spots in alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at Vijaya Beach Park add to the attractions of the beach. There is also an old light house which is greatly fascinating to visitors.
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| § Ambalapuzha Temple |
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Ambalapuzha Temple , where Lord Krishna is worshipped, is also an important place to visit in Alappuzha. Here one can see the typical temple architecture and culture of Kerala along with the chance to taste the Keralan delicacy, payasam, which is served to the visitors in Alappuzha during the festival times of March/April.
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| § Punnamada Kayal |
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Punnamada Kayal,, the must-visit place of Alappuzha where the annual Nehru Trophy boat race takes place. During the month of August-September, the backwaters become crowded with thousands of spectators and a large number of competitors who come to participate in the famous Nehru Trophy boat race.
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| § Pathiramanal |
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According to mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating the enchanting island of Pathiramanal . This little island on the backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of world. The island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is accessible only by boat.
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| § Karumadikuttan |
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Many fascinating legends are associated with this 11th century statue of Lord Buddha.
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