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Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram Temple

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram Temple is situated at Pandanad Village; 4 Km From Mannar Town, Alappuzha, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram Temple, also known as the Adichikavu (Adichicavu) Devi Temple is one of the oldest temple in Pandanad village, Alapuzha. The temple is located at Pandanad in Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district in the south Indian state of Kerala. The temple is situated about 6 km west of Chengannur, and 4 km east of Mannar. Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram, is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Goddess Sree Vana Durga. The major attraction of the temple is its top opened Sreekovil, specially made for Vana Durga. The temple complex also includes Anakottil & Sapthaha Mandapam which is built on the west-north side of the temple. Like other Hindu temples, temple also has shrines of other deities. These deities include shrines of Yakshiamma, Nagarajav, Nagayakshi, Brahmarakshas.

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Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram Temple, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.
  • Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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Vethalan Kavu Mahadeva Temple

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Vethalan Kavu Mahadeva Temple is situated near Kayamkulam Town; 3 Km From Oachira Parabrahma Temple, Alappuzha, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vethalan Kavu Mahadeva Temple is located at Krishnapuram near Kayamkulam in Alappuzha District, Kerala. It is one of the rarest temples in the World where Lord Siva is worshiped as Vethala. It is about 3 km East of famous Oachira Parabrahma temple. Festival is celebrated on the last Friday of Malayalam month Makaram (in February). Sivarathri and Vishu festival are celebrated in this temple.

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Vethalan Kavu Mahadeva Temple

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.
  • Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : The Sree Venu Gopala Devaswom Temple, located at Puarakkad junction on the east side of NH47, about 16 kms off Alleppey . Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple Dewastan is a Hindu temple located in Chendamangalam, Kerala, India. Sree Venugopala Krishna Swami Dewasthan was established in 1900 at Chennamangalam (earlier known as Jayantha Mangalam), 42 km from Ernakulam, 22 km from Alwaye and 5 km from North Parur. Its main deity is Venugopalakrishna Swamy, and its main idol is Shila Vigrah of Venugopalakrishna Swamy. It also contains an Utsav idol of the Lord and the idols of Garuda and Hanuman at his feet. The temple celebrates a six day-long annual festival in the month of Vaisakh.

Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple

Sree Venu Gopala Swamy Temple

HistoryEdit

Sree Venugopla Krishna Swami Dewastan is a Hindu temple located in Chendamangalam, Kerala, India. Sree Venugopala Krishna Swami Dewasthan was established in 1900 at Chennamangalam (earlier known as Jayantha Mangalam. In 1560 A.D. about 150 G.S.B. families (mostly traders) from Salcettee of Goa escaping from the persecution by Portugese landed at Purakkad. Raja of Purakkad gave them permission to build “pandikasalas” (wholesale business houses) to carry on trade. There upon under one Janardhana Pai, who is said to have owned a fleet of seven merchant vessels plying in the Indian ocean, the Gowda Saraswats carried on extensive trade with the countries of Europe. Quite in keeping with their tradition of building temples wherever they settled, the G.S.B’s of Purakkad also built a temple and had the image of Venugopala installed over there.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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 your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery


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Nalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha
Sight Address : Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is situated in Nalppathenneswaram, in Panavally village of Cherthala taluk in Alleppy district ; this place is 20 kilometers from Cherthala. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is situated in Nalppathenneswaram, in Panavally village of Cherthala taluk in Alleppy district of Kerala state, Here Lord Siva is in Kiratha Bhava. It is considered the 48th foundlings of Saint Khara, one who founds the Ettumanur temple and Kaduthuruthi temple. The temple is very artistically constructed in calm a quiet, typical village atmosphere. The festival in this temple is celebrated in the month of Kumbham, and lasts for 7 days, All those days are important days according to the traditional rituals. People refer the God in this temple as “Nalppathenneswarathappan”. Other deities are, Lord Ganapathi, Varahamoorthy, Durgadevi, Rakshassu, Chovva Bhagavathi, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi, Ayyappa. This temple has one sister concern temple called Oorali Parambathu Sastha Temple situated on the north-west side of the temple.

Nalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha

Nalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

Nalppathenneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest temples still proceeding under Raja Sassana Chepped. Main offering to the deity is kathakali. Because of this, temple is famous for kathakali. A lot of history surrounded with the temple premises, according to the old people this place were known as Pandavar Veli, later it became Panavally. Still there are four big stones that were kept 1 km east of the temple; people believe that these stones were used by pandavas during vanavasam for heating milk. Recently performed devaprasana led by late legend Sri Chorodu Narayanappanicker and his team found that, the temple has more than 1000 years old, deity likes arts performance, annadanam etc. The temple is under the administration of three ancient Kaimal families named Kozhisseril, Payippattu, Mullakkeril.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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 your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery

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Kuttanad Backwaters
Alappuzha Backwaters

Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram Temple

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram Temple, Mannar Town, Alappuzha, India
Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram Temple is a very famous Devi Temple situated in Mannar, Kerala, India. The main ritual of the temple is the Anpoli Vazhipadu which is during the festival season. the main deity worshiped is Bhuvaneswari along with Bhadra, Ganapati and Krishna. Here the Goddess Bhuvaneswari is also called as “Valiya Amma” which means Great Mother.

Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram Temple, Alappuzha

Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram Temple, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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 your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery

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Pandavan Rock

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Pandavan Rock, Varankavala, Pollathai p.o, Mararikulam, Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pandavan Rock is an ideal picnic spot for a pleasant evening with the family. It takes an easy climb to reach the top of the rock, unless one is old or otherwise abled, getting to the top isn’t very challenging. And once there, the panoramic view is spectacular! In fact, vantage points can be found throughout the climb. This place is easily reachable from Alleppey by bus, taxi or auto-rickshaw.

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Pandavan Para

HistoryEdit

Pandavan Rock is the stage for the enactment of the hordes of mythological stories one might have heard from the ancient epic of Mahabharata. Legend has it that the Pancha Pandavas had made a home of this cave in their wanderings in the forests during their exile, making this a mythological as well as a historical tourist spot. The cave has, of course, changed its appearance to a tiny hillock with the passage of time; don’t expect to find a hollow cave with its walls covered in pictographic script. During their exile Pancha Pandavas had made a home of this cave in their errant in the forests. They stayed inside this cave some time.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM – 10.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Chakara restaurant ;  Rahin Residency Hotel, Beach Road, Alleppey, Kerala, 688012, India ; Ph/M –  91-477-2230767 / 91-94470-82241 ; Food Serve –  Continental and 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

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery


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Marari Beach
Kuttanad Backwaters
Alappuzha Backwaters

Padanilam Parabrahma Temple

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is situated at Padanilam, 17 km from Kayamkulam and 16 km from Mavelikkara. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is a small town located near Nooranad in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. The word Padanilam means “land of war” (pada means “war” and nilam means “land”). It is located on the banks of river Achankovil. The Padanilam temple is one of the important centres of worship in Kerala.The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Parabrahma. It is one of the Idathaavalam of Sabarimala Dharma Sastha Temples. This temple is situated in the heart of Padanilam. Sivarathri is the main festival in the temple. Thousands come to the temple on that day to see the kaavadiyattam for Lord Subrahmanyan in the morning. Kaavady from ll parts of the area come separately and meet at the temple. On that evening there is a kettulsavam, which is the most spectacular sight of the festival. Kettulsavam from 13 distinct areas of the village come to the temple at around 4 p.m. The rituals and programmes only end at midnight.

Alappuzha Backwaters

Padanilam Parabrahma Temple

HistoryEdit

Padanilam Temple and its surroundings witnessed many historical wars. Once there was a war between the south and the north. During the war, soldiers from both sides died in large numbers. They were buried in the chira near the temple. Even from very earliest times, this temple was a blessing for the people in the surrounding areas.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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 your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery


View All Sight of Alappuzha... Click Here

Marari Beach
Kuttanad Backwaters
Alappuzha Backwaters

Sea View Park

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Sea view park, alappuzha beach, alappuzha, kerala, india. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sea View Park in the vicinity of the Alappuzha beach, offers boating facilities and has a swimming pool. Spend some relaxed moments at the scenic and well-kept garden while you enjoy activities like boating and swimming.

Alappuzha Backwaters

Sea View Park

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 10 per person Round Boat ( 4 Seater)-10 min
15 per person Pedal boat (2 seater)-10 min
25 per person Pedal boat (4 seater)-10 min

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 10 per person Round Boat ( 4 Seater)-10 min
15 per person Pedal boat (2 seater)-10 min
25 per person Pedal boat (4 seater)-10 min

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : 15

Video Camera Rs. : 100

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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

  • While boating insist on being offered life jackets. Many boat operators ignore Government regulation of statutory issuance of life jackets while boating, which could prove risky, as most of the Kerala’s water bodies are deep.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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Chavara Bhavan Shrine

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Chavara Bhavan Shrine is located at East of Ambalapuzha, a distance of 6 km from Alleppey, accessible only by boat. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chavara Bhavan Shrine  is the ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is now a holy shrine and spiritual resort where thousands of devotees gather for prayer, receive favours and feel amply gratified. Here, a 250 year old historically important beacon of light is preserved intact in its original and primitive form.

Alappuzha Backwaters

Chavara Bhavan Shrine, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

Chavara Bhavan is a 250-year-old historically important beacon of light is preserved here in its original form.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.
  • Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery


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Vijay Beach Park

India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Vijay Beach Park is situates Near Alappuzha Beach, Alappuzha, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Vijay Beach Park is a popular children s park and a picnic spot located near the beach. It also has boating and slides for children.

Alappuzha Backwaters

Beautiful Inner View Of Vijay Beach Park

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

3.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 2 per person. Boating charge: Rs. 10 for ten minutes.

Kids Rs. : Free entrance for children below 5 years

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : Free entrance for children below 5 years

Still Photo Camera Rs. : 5

Video Camera Rs. : 25

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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 your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
  • S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
  • Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery


View All Sight of Alappuzha... Click Here

Marari Beach
Kuttanad Backwaters
Alappuzha Backwaters