Alleppey / Alappuzha Travel
With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, la

goons and
fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense
natural beauty.
Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world,
this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By
virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique
place in the maritime history of Kerala.
Today, Alappuzha has grown in importance as a
backwater tourist centre,
attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is
also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products
and coir i

ndustry.
A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. A
land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and
is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
The town was founded by Raja Keshawadasan, Divan of Travanacore in 1762.
With the arabian sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and
fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, alappuzha is a district of immense
natural beauty.
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