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Sight Address : Alappuzha Beach is situated at 1 km from alappuzha railway sation Alleppey District , Alappuzha 688007, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. Another delightful experience while in Alappuzha is a houseboat cruise. The ones you find in the backwaters of Alappuzha are in fact reworked version of Kettuvallams of olden times. The original Kettuvallams or rice barges used to carry tons of rice and spices. The Kettuvallam or ‘boat with knots’ was so called because the entire boat was held together with coir knots only.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Harbour restaurant;Beach Road, Alappuzha, Kerala, 688012, India . ; Ph/M – 91-477-2239767 ; Food Serve – Continental, Indian Cuisine.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive. Rates are around Rs 7 per km but there are all sorts of extras.
Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Cochin (1:15 hours, Rs 33), Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore (overnight luxury Rs 650), Mysore, Coimbatore (overnight Rs.220) to Alappuzha. Alappuzha has an excellent local bus service system and it is cheap.
Train : Alappuzha railway station is a major station, which link every important city in India. This railway station is easily accessible throughout India. There are direct trains to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam and also to further North from this station. from railway station taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.
Air : Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport. Expect to pay about Rs.450 for a taxi to get from Cochin airport to Cochin, then Bus or train to Alleppey. Alternatively come to airports at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai, Bangalore and catch a train to Alappuzha. from airport buses, taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.
Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation between attractions in Alappuzha.
Ferry services : Regular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters.The Kerala State Water Transport Department operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists. It is the cheapest mode of transport through the backwaters.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry items such as camera, sun glasses, medical kit, emergency lights.
- Carry plenty of water also.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before going in water keep your cell phone on lagguage or handout to other person.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
- S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
- Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214