1. Champakulam
Address: Champakulam, Kerala, India.
This is another scenic town in the banks of Pampa River in Alappuzha. This town is popular for the construction of wooden boats and the famous boat race conducts here is ‘Champakulam Moolam Boat Race ‘ and you can explore the typical Kerala village beauty over here.
2. Pandavan Rock
Address: pandavan para, Chengannur, Kerala 689121.
If you want to enjoy stunning views of natural caves and huge rock formations take a visit to this site. There is a story associated with this site is that when the period of Mahabharata Pandavas stayed in the caves over here. This is a popular picnic spot and the surrounding natural scenery is breath-taking.
3. Marari Beach
Address: SH40, Thoppumpady, Cherthala, Kerala 688523, India.
Another beautiful beach located in Alappuzha is less crowded, rich with white sand beaches and coconut trees. Here you can find the fishing village and their lifestyles and fishing is the major income from this beach.
4. Alappuzha beach
Address: Alappuzha Beach, Kerala.
This beautiful beach you can see in the Venice of the East. The top attractions of the Alleppey beach are a lighthouse and a Sea Bridge which is 139 years old. This beach is a favorite destination for sunset watching.
5. Karumadikkuttan
Address: Alappuzha District, Karumadi, Kerala 688562, India.
This is the statue of a Lord Buddha which was founded in Karumadi near Alappuzha. This is an attractive granite statue and its left side is missing. Due to its black color, this statue received this name. This becomes a popular pilgrim site now and a protected monument by the archaeological department
6. Backwaters of Kuttanad
Address: Kuttanad, Kuttanad Taluk, Kerala.
Flowing in a boat along with the beautiful backwaters of Kuttanad would be a mesmerizing memory for visitors. This lake spreads from Kollam to Cochin. You can enjoy house boating also through these waters by enjoying the scenic beauty and having some fresh Kerala special seafood dishes.
7. Vembanad Lake
Address: Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
This charming lake is the largest one in Kerala and a favorite tourist destination. You can enjoy a memorable boat trip through this lake by enjoying the unlimited natural beauty of Kerala. A popular boat race uses to conduct in this lake annually and you will get chances to enjoy some fresh sea-food items from nearby restaurants over here.
8. Pathiramanal Island
Address: Pathiramanal Island, Muhamma, Kerala 688555.
This island is a paradise for bird-watchers. From here you can enjoy the beauty of Vembanad Lakes, rare species of birds like 91 local species of birds and 50 migratory birds. You can reach this island through a thrilling boat ride by enjoying the surrounding beauty of nature and some of the popular species of birds that you can find here are Indian Shag, Cormorant, Pintail Ducks, Common Teal, Darter, Herons etc.
9. Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race
Address: Punnamada, Finishing Point, Alappuzha, Kerala 688013, India.
If you ever want to witness the most popular boat race in Kerala, this is an amazing boat race held during August every year in Vembanad Lake. Normally 100 people use to participate in this race that made lots of practice before this event and they use to sing beautiful songs especially created for this race which motivates them.
10. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Address: Kavanattinkara, Kumarakom, Kerala 686563, India.
This is another favorite location for bird-watching lovers. This sanctuary is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom. This sanctuary spreads around 14 acres where you can see rare species of native as well as migratory birds. Popular attractions are White Ibis, several species of kingfishers, Indian Darter, different species of egrets and herons, Little Cormorant, waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, etc.
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