Alappuzha complete guide
Places in Alappuzha
Ala, Ambalappuzha, Anthakaranazhi, Arattupuzha, Ariad, Aroor, Arthunkal, Arukkutti, Bharanikkavu, Chakkulathukkavu, Champakkulam, Chanthiroor, Charummoodu, Cheppad, Cheriyanadu, Cherthala, Cheruthana, Chunakkara, Edathwa, Edthwa, Ennakkad, Ezhupunna, Kainadi, Kalarkodu, Kalavoor, Kallisseri, Kanichukulangara, Kanjikuzhi, Kanjiramchiram, Karthikappalli., Karumadi, Kattool, Kattoor, Kavalam, Kayamkulam, Keerikkad, Krishnapuram, Kunnuma, Kuthiyathodu, Kuttamangalam, Kuttamangalam, Mankombu, Mannancheri, Mannancheri, Mannar, Mannarassala, Mararikkulam, Mavelikkara, Mayithara, Muhamma, Muttar, Nedumudi, Nooranad, Ottamasseri, Ottappunna, Pallippuram, Panavalli, Pandankari, Pathiramanal, Pattanakkad, Perumbalam, Poochakkal, Poonkavu, Punnamada, Punnamada, Punnapra, Ramankal, Thaikkal, Thakazhi, Thamarakkulam, ThankiJn, Thanneermukkam, Thazhakkara, Thirunalloor, Thiruvizha, Thottappalli., Thrikkannappuzha, Thumpoli, Thuravoor, Thycattusseri, Vandanam, Vayalar, Velliyanad, Vettiyar.
Geography of Alappuzha
Alappuzha is a coastal district of Kerala and is known as Venice of the East .The district was formed on 17th August 1957.Alappuzha is famous for backwater tourism.Alappuzha town is criss-crossed by navigable canals.Typical coastal geomorphic features such as beaches, shore platforms, spit and bars, beach ridges etc are seen.Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races.
Rivers passing through Alappuzha
Important rivers passing through Alappuzha are Pamba and its tributaries (Achankovil,Manimala) .Vembanadu,the largest backwater in Kerala ,is situated in Alappuzha district.
Important places of Alappuzha
* Kuttanad, the Rice Bowl of Kerala.* The Kumarakom boating and bird sanctuary .
* A small Island 'Pathiramanal' in the Vemband Lake is a beauty spot of rare migratory birds.
* Krishnapuram palace in Kayamkulam .
* KarimadiKuttan in Ambalappuzha .
Alappuzha climate
The district has a tropical humid climate with an oppressive summer and plentiful seasonal rainfall. The period from March to the end of May is the hot season. This is followed by the southwest monsoon season, which continues till the end of September. During October and major part of November southwest monsoon retreats giving place to the northeast monsoon, and the rainfall up to December is associated with northeast monsoon season.Generally March and April months are hottest and December and January months are coldest.
Pilgrimage places in Alappuzha
* Hindu Pilgrim placesAmbalappuzha Sreekrishnaswami temple, Chengannur Mahadeva temple, Chettikulangara devi temple, Chakkulathukavu Devi Temple, Mannarasal Nagaraja temple and Harippad Subramania temple are the important Hindu worship centers in this district.
* Christian Pligrim placesSt.Mary's forane church, Champakulam, St.George church, Edatua and St.Sebastian church, Arthunkal are the important Christian pilgrim centers in this district.
* Muslim pilgrim placesPurakkad Arabi Sayed masjid,Athikkattukulangara Durga Sherief(Noornad), Elippikulam Muslim Jamadath masjid(Vallikunnam) and Kayamkulam Shahidar masjid are the important mosques in this district.
Important Cultural festivals of Alappuzha
*Chettikulangara Bharani*Arthunkal Perunnal
*Annual SnakBoat Race(Nehru Trophy)
Nearby districts and places of Alappuzha
Alappuzha is surrounded by Lakshadweep sea on the west, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts in the east, Kollam district in the south and Ernakulam district in the north.
Agricultural activities in Alappuzha
The main crops cultivated are Paddy, Coconut, Tapioca,Cashew,Pepper etc.Horticulture products such as jackfruit, mango, banana, pineapple, and plantain are also cultivated in Alappuzha.
Nearest Airport and Railwaystation in Alappuzha
There are two railway routes passing through the district .One is Kayamkulam - Ernakulam (via Chengannur) and the other is Kayamkulam - Ernakulam (via Alapuzha) .Among these two Kayakulam -Ernakulam (Via Alappuzha ) is passing through city center of Alappuzha district.
Important Industries in Alappuzha
Tourism,Coir industry and Export of Marine products.Boating in the backwaters is one of the main tourist attractions of Alappuzha.Most of Kerala's coir industries are situated in and around Alappuzha.Agriculture and Live stock rearing provide opportunities for augmenting income and employment in the rural households.