A trip to the city of green inspiration- Alleppey

Awesome Beauty of Kerala - South India

by Dhiya Malhotra

Alleppey is a popular tourist destination of Kerala. Wake up to the tweets of colorful birds and bid goodbye to the day with a mesmerizing sunset at the mirrored backwaters. The joyous nature unfolds herself at Alleppey.

Rediscover yourself at the quietness of backwaters

The crystalline backwaters of Alleppey are a resort for hearts seeking solitude. Wake up to the gentle sound of waters at the beautifully designed houseboats, which float at these lagoons. Visit Alleppey during August to check out the exciting boat race, a traditional sport of Kerala. The enchanting backwaters of Alleppey are also an ideal place to enjoy romantic cruise under the soft moonlight; making it an ideal honeymoon destination. The long stretches of sand at the Alleppey Beach with its age old lighthouse takes you back to the golden days of maritime.

The shrines where life is worshiped

Visit the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple to know the devotional South India. Witness the rituals of ‘Pallipana’ and taste the heavenly milk porridge here. The temple is also adorned with rich wall paintings. The Chettikulangara Temple of Alleppey is famous for its deity which is believed to have healing powers. The Mullakal Devi Temple is unique with an open air sanctum. The deities of this ancient temple are exposed to sun and rain while Navaratri is celebrated with great pomp and glamour here. The Champakulam Church is one of the oldest churches at this green land. You can view the artistic work of making wooden Christ here.

History of artistic splendors

The Krishnapuram Palace exhibits the true essence of Kerala architecture. With lean corridors, dormer windows and gabled roof tops, the palace is also a treasure of mural paintings and bronze sculptures. The royal residence offers a pleasing sight with lush green garden and an elegant shrine of Lord Buddha. You can go for an excursion to the Eddakal Caves, located near Allepey. You can get a vibe of the lifestyle of our ancestots through the stone scripts, pictorial inscriptions and cave drawings which adorn the cave walls.

Weather for feast

The soothing climate of Alleppey calls for a grand treat. Treat yourself with exquisite dishes of tamarind fish curry, peera fish toasted with coconut and sauce, spicy varutharacha chicken curry and the thick yogurt banana curry, kurukku kalan. Every dish is awesome with the flavor of spices. The evenings are happening at Alleppey with crispy banana chips and piping hot tea.

Shop till you drop

Alleppey is famous for its spices; get some cans to enhance the flavor of the simplest dishes. While the coir handbags can be a modern style statement the coir wall hangings, blinds and cushions are elegant home decors.

About the Author

Alappuzha – still all the more impractically known as Alleppey – is the center point of Kerala's backwaters, home to a boundless system of conduits and more than a thousand of beaches. more detail visit us:- http://www.tours4southindia.com/kerala-tour-packages/

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