Alappuzha is an important backwater
tourist center, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. The
intricate networks of canals that snake their way through the vast expanse
of paddy fields, through the lanes give Alappuzha the sobriquet of Venice
of the East. The district is famous for its boat races houseboat holidays,
beaches , marine products and coir industry.
Main Attractions in Allappey
- Statue Of Karumadikuttan:
The small village near Ambalapuzha
is known for the black granite statue of Lord Buddha known as Karumadikuttan.
The statue dates back to 10th century. Karumadikuttan is located in Karumadi, a
small village near Ambalapuzha. Karumadikuttan statue is located 3 kms. East of
Ambalappuzha, in Alapuzha district. When you travel 15 Km from Alappuzha
enroute NH 47 between Kollam and Alappuzha, you can reach the Karumadikuttan
statue. Buddhism came to Kerala in the 3rd century B.C. Renaissance in the 8th
century B.C. saw the decline of Buddhism.
- Mannarasala Shri Nagaraja Temple:
Mannarassala Sree Nagaraja Temple is
a very ancient and internationally-known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees
of serpent gods. The temple is located about three kilometers to the south-east
of the bus station in N.H.47 at Haripad, in Alleppey district of
Kerala.Haripad, a culturally renowned ancient town with prominent role in the
history of Central Travancore, is rich with its exquisite green paddy fields,
towering coconut palms and serene atmosphere of the adjacent hamlets.
- Revi Karuna Karan (RKK) Memorial Museum:
The Revi Karuna Karan (RKK) Memorial
Museum is an architectural marvel. There is a lush lawn with a large kidney
shaped pond with full of exotic varieties of water lilies. And the other side a
beautiful gazebo with 6 statues made by Italian marbles.entrance of the museum
has a curved shiny tined glass. area of museum is 28000 sqft including 10000
sqft for exhibition purpose.
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