Saturday, May 29, 2010

ALLEPPEY SIGHT SEEING PLACES

ALLEPPEY





is the place of beautiful natural scenery and breathtaking locals. Lord Curzon had truly termed this place as the Venice of the East as the Tourist Attraction in Alleppey reminds the serine beauty of the city Venice.

Vembanad Lake
One of the largest lakes in India, the Vembanad Lake is Indias longest lake and also the largest lake in all of Kerala. The districts of Allepey, Kottayam and Ernakulam border the lake.
A distinctive feature of the lake is that it has been divided into two parts by the Thannermukkom salt water barrier, which leaves one part of the lake with brackish water perennially and the second part with fresh water from the rivers draining into the lake.
The Vembanad Lake is at the centre of Kerala Backwaters tourism with a myriad of ketuvallams (houseboats) crowding it. There are several other reasons which attract tourists to the beautiful lake, in and off season. The town of Allepey, bordering the lake, is considered to be the Venice of the East because of the large network of canals that amble through the town. Also, the Vallam Kali (the Snake Boat Race) held annually in August is a major attraction. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake and never fails to draw a huge and enthusiastic crowd of tourists.
HOUSEBOAT
A boat cruise along the backwaters of Alleppey is one popular way to experience the entire area, after all, Kerala's network of navigable backwaters covers an amazing 900 kilometers. Honeymooners ... (more) A boat cruise along the backwaters of Alleppey is one popular way to experience the entire area, after all, Kerala's network of navigable backwaters covers an amazing 900 kilometers. A backwater cruise on a houseboat allows you to see the scenic manmade islands and beautiful sights of coconut and paddy fields. You will want to book a houseboat in advance since they are always in high demand. These giant 80-foot long houseboats are altered traditional boats from the area. These houseboats are luxuriously equipped with all of the modern amenities you would need or even want. You get a crew of a cook and a bearer along with two oarsmen to drive your way.
COIR FACTORY
IN1859 the first organized coir factory & products was started here and began producing matting from coir yarn on a loom. today Alleppey(Alappuzha) is still a major center for trade in coir products, copra (dried coconut meat) and coconut oil for cooking and Ayurvedic products. Thanks to its long beach coast, Alleppey(Alappuzha). is also a center for fishing and marine products processing activities, have a good beach and looking to development for Tourist Ships
Alleppey(Alappuzha) offers glimpses of the coir manufacturing process-from the coconut husk to the final rope / coir yarn stage. There are also several shops selling coir matting and carpets, often at prices cheaper than elsewhere.

MARARI BEACH
COIR VILLAGE TO MARAI BEACH 50 KMS ONE SIDE
This town ship will also be able to provide delight to your desires in the non vegetarian delicacies. This beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in India. The tourists would love to spend their days and evenings watching the fishermen perform their mundane chores. The din and bustle of the fishermen with their work will be able to calm the disturbances of your heart. Stand in the evening looking forward the setting sun and his valor, it is amazing.
This beach is unblemished and silent residing in the arms of nature. The tourists can also go out for swimming and sailing in the etherized water of the sea. This place is so pristine that you might also feel to settle here for eternity. You can bathe in the deepest desires of your heart and soul in Marari Beach (Mararikulam), Keral. The rising and setting sun will tell novel stories wrapped in silver foil of nature and purity. Try to extend your stay in the Marari Beach Resort where the tourists can even pamper their heart in the ayurveda treatment. The resort is designed according to the traditional fishing village of Cochin.

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