Tour to Alappuzha(Alappey) backwaters
Alleppey Venice of the East figures prominently on the toursit trailas one of the major centres for backwater boat tripsa, served by ferried to Quilon and Kottayam in particular.One of the best-known ports along the coast of Malabar, it is oftern referred to as the Venice of the East' Alappuzha has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with the land.This gives the advantage ofgetting a closer lok at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride .Siling along in a Kettuvallam(House Boat) through the enchanting backwaters of Alappuzha is sure to rob your heart.Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either sides of the foget.One can glimpse chinese fishing nets, flock of ducks swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky..It is as close as one can get to feel the vibrant life style in the countrtside if God's own country .Kuttanad : The 75 kilometre long sparkling network of rivers ,cansls l;akes lagoons and tiney streamless between Quilon and Cochin and beyond to Thiruvananthapuram ,, of which the Kuttanad (Backwater) comprises of are akin to tropical land of canals.This bewildering labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets is lined with dense tropical greenery and preserves Kerala life styles that are completely hidden by road called the rice bowl of Kerala, because of her wealrth of paddy crops is at the very heart of the backwaters.Yams and cassava which accompany the rice bowl as side dishes this is the one of the places in the workd where farming is done below sea leve (1.5-2) metres belwo sea level.In lnd waterwaysthat flow above the land levelis an amazing feature of this land.Kuttanad is the heart of the ackwaters of Kerala.This beautiful countryside with its waterways also has a rich crop of banan.Cassava and yam.Thje scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmmering waterways also has a rich crop of bananas.Allepy ahs a large netwotk of canals and is the centre for backwater cruises in kerala.Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes.
BOATRACES
Alappuzha district is proud of being the cradle of bat races, namely the Nehru Trophy boat Race at Punnamada, the Thiruvndoor, Neerettupurm, Karuvatta and Thaikkootam boat races are held at different parts of the district during August-September.Thousands of people from all parts of the world caome and witnes these races.Alappuzha beach is one of the most popolar spots in the districts of Alappuzha .Its beautigul garden on the shore gives an exclusive sight .Imposing building of a colonia past overlook the shore.The peir, which extends into the sea is morethan 140 yearas old and is a rare sight house at the other, Vijay Park and Sea view park are all spectacular sights one should never miss.Boating Facility is available in both Parks.Facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park: Boatng, a childeren's park withtoy train and bicycles.Open from 1500- 2000 hours
Tour programme to Alleppy
Water front Resort.
House boat A/C and Non A/C.
Motor Boat.
Country Boat.
Kumarakam, Pathiramanal & ‘R’Block sight seeing.
contact:
SREERAM TRAVELS
Shop No:3, Keerthy complex, Court Road Palakkad
Phone: 0491 2524985 ,9447033448, 9387216333, 0491 2537022(R)
Email:sreeramtravels@gmail.com
