Climate: The climate of this small town is temperate and humid in general and relatively more pleasant in the winter season. The best time to visit Alappuzha is during the months of August-September and February-March.
Geography: Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state in southern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District. Kerala's coastal belt, of which Alappuzha is a part,is relatively flat, teeming with paddy fields, groves of coconut trees, and heavily criss-crossed by a network of interconnected canals and rivers.

The best time to visit Alappuza are, the months from August-September and February-March . During the month of August-September, is the best time to visit this place because of large number of competitors who come to participate in the famous Nehru Trophy boat race. During the month of April and May,it is considered as the best time to visit Haripad town  that comes under Alappuzha district. The Haripad Temple Festival which upholds the rich culture and heritage of the state,is generally  celebrated around this time.

Surrounded by coconut plantations and a continuous stretch of lush green paddy fields, Alleppey is the state's center for coir production (a burlap-like material made from coconut shell fibre). Lecturers discuss the traditional medical science of Ayurveda as well as Christian life in Kerala - the state where the apostle St. Thomas, the first Christian missionary in India, is said to have landed. We take field trips to local churches and journey by boat to a backwater village to study its unique ecosystem.

Cochin (Kochi) is the nearest Gateway to Kerala. This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that links it to many major cities worldwide.

Alappuzha city is situated close to the Arabian Sea and is interlocked by a number of canals and bridges. Separated out from the former districts of Kottayam and Quilon, Alappuzha consists of seven taluks spread over an area of 1414 sq km. It is bounded by Kochi and Kananur talks on its north; Vaikom, Kottayam, Changanassery Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Adoor talks on its east; Kannathur and Karunagappally talks on its south and the exotic Lakshadweep of the Arabian Sea on its west.

There are bus services operating from cities like Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore and Coimbatore to Alappuzha.

One can also reach Alappuzha from other cities like Kochi (Cochin), Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bengalooru(Bangalore), Coimbatore, Mumbai(Bombay), New Delhi, and Kolkata by train.

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.

Haripad is a town in Alappuzha district. There are about eighteen Hindu temples in this town, among which Subrahmanya Swami Temple is the famous one. This temple is famous for the Haripad Temple Festival, one of the few, which upholds the rich culture and heritage of the state. The Haripad Temple Festival in Alappuzha witnesses three major festivals in a year. The most important one is the Chithira, which takes place in between the month of April and May.

The Alappuzha boat races are the most popular and  an inseparable part of the delightful Kerala culture. The festivals of Kerala form an unbreakable thread that connects the religious traditions of the past with the present. Onam is the most important  festival of Kerala and the celebrations that mark this harvest festival are an ideal reflection of the brilliant Kerala culture. Kerala Flexi Tours makes    it possible for you to explore the wonderful Kerala culture which includes folk dances, traditional music, temple traditions, vibrant festivals, enigmatic rituals, a bounty of natural beauty and warmth etc.

Ambalapuzha Temple: It is the temple where Lord Krishna is worshipped,Another important place to visit in Alappuzha is Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple of Alappuzha.It is a holy place where the king of serpents is worshiped. Number of devotees from all over India and abroad visit this place every year. Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu Temple and Devi Temple are the oldest temples of Alappuzha city and are sites worth visiting, especially during the time of festivals.

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple: It is 15 km south of Alappuzha ,built in the typical Kerala architectural style,.This temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge.

Mannarsala Nag Raja Temple: The unique temple of Mannarsala Nag Raja located in the deep forests of Alleppey is dedicate to the Serpent God. The place is believed to have spiritual powers as child-less couples come here to take blessings. The special turmeric paste given  here is said to heal leprosy.

Edatgya Church: An ancient church built in the early 19^th century, is dedicated to Saint George. The Edatgya church is famous for its healing power and people from all over the country come here to take the blessings.

Cinemas halls with regional and local Malayalam movies, auditoriums with stage performances etc., catch up during evenings and night times.

Vijaya Beach Park: Facilities at Vijaya Beach Park are boating, a children's park with toy train and bicycles.

The numerous shops that sell coir matting and carpets are frequented by a regular number of tourists . The wide variety,fine quality  and reasonable price make these a much sought after products  while shopping in Alleppey. Alleppey is also famous for coconut oil, areca nut and sugar available here.You will also find hoards of fresh fruit and vegetables, which you will be more than delighted to buy.

Masala dosas,Appams, South Indian vegetarian varieties etc. are the Specialities. The restaurants provide all kinds of eatables starting from country-specific to local South Indian delicacies. Seafood is also one of the special attractions of the beach side eateries.

Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum: In Alappuzha District of Kerala, a remarkable personality dedicated a great deal of time, money and energy for the growth and development of the coir industry. Mr. Revi's family opened a museum in his name to house some of the selected items from his impressive collection. He possessed a special interest in collecting classic works of art; old and rare; varied and inspiring. Among the displayed items in the museum, The world of ivory always has a tag of royalty and grandeur attached to it. The collection of works in ivory at the Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum is indeed an impressive one. The ivory and crystal collections at the museum are one of the largest of its kind. And for those, who admire paintings, the museum houses a good collection of them, especially that of renowned Tanjore paintings. Among the displayed items, a 200 sq. ft. mural is bound to catch the attention of one and all. This mural, depicting the social and cultural heritage of India was created by using only vegetable dyes, and took about 4160 man-hours for its completion.

Address:

Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum,
XIII/990 A, NH 47, Near Power House Bridge,
Alappuzha - 688012, Kerala, India.
Tel: +91-477-2242923
Website: www.rkkmuseum.com
E-mail: info@rkkmuseum.com

Visiting Hours:

09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (except Mondays & National Holidays)

Getting there:

Nearest railway station, Alappuzha (about 3 km).

Alleppey's popular picnic spot in Alappuzha Beach, Vijay Park and Sea view park are all spectacular sights one should never miss. Boating Facility is available in both Parks. At the Vijaya Beach Park: a children's park with toy train and bicycles are the added attractions.

Alappuzha Beach Tour: Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes and several freshwater rivers, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays, etc.

• While visiting religious places, remove your shoes outside and respect the traditions of the place
• Prefer carrying traveler's cheques instead of cash. These cheques can be easily exchanged at various money exchangers
• Don't leave your personal belongings unattended
• Rather than traveling alone, prefer moving in groups

Alappuzha Tourist Development Corporation Society Limited,
A - 837, Komala Road, Allappuzha - 688013.
Phone: 0477-2263462
Fax: 2263462

• Railway enquiry phone number is 091 - 477 - 2253965
• State Transport Bus (KSRTC) enquiry phone numbers are 091 - 477 - 2252501, 2251518

• HDFC Bank, Kottayam. Phone: 0481-2300363

• UTI Bank. Phone: 0481-2303171