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ALAPPUZHA BACKWATERS- THE VENICE OF THE EAST
| Alappuzha, previously known as Alleppey, in Kerala is surrounded by waterways and canals and is therefore also called the "Venice of the East." Alappuzha is famous for the beautiful backwaters surrounding it with green coconut lagoons on its edges. Most often the tourist love to start and end their cruise in Alappuzha.So it is a major cruising point. The backwaters with water birds and flowers and greenery along their banks are a beautiful and refreshing sight. Alappuzha is also known worldwide as a center of the coir industry. Coir is made from the rough outer husk of the coconut. The fibers of the husk are processed and woven to make useful items including packaging material, boards, mats and brushes. Alappuzha is famous for the Snake Boat Races held here every year around the time of the Onam festival. The giant snake boats called 'Chundanvalloms', race against each other for the prestigious Nehru Trophy. Prime Minster Jawaharlal Nehru donated the trophy after he received an unforgettable reception along the waterways of Alappuzha. Teams of rowers seated on the long Snake Boats with their curving rows battle it out for the honor of winning the Nehru Trophy. The edge of the waterways is filled by the people to see the exciting boat race also called as "VallomKalli". Many tourists come to Alappuzha to see this exciting event. Alappuzha wears a carnival atmosphere during the boat races held at the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. Alappuzha also has a number of historic colonial buildings and a beautiful palm-fringed sandy beach. A pier, lighthouse and grove of palm trees are scenic attractions near the Alappuzha beach. |  |