Alappuzha beach
Alapuja – a beach in the city of the same name (second name – Alleppey) on the Malabar coast of Kerala. In the vicinity of the city there is a developed system of backwaters, thanks to which Alapuzha received the name "Venice of the East". You can get to the city by train, bus, rickshaw, taxi or rented car from Trivandram, Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin or Varkala.
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Beach description
Alapuzha is a wide sandy beach with an old pier. The descent into the sea is pretty steep, the bottom is sandy. The beach is unsuitable for swimming due to dangerous currents and high waves, but there are always lovers of extreme swimming. It is possible to rent sunbeds and umbrellas. The beach is always underpopulated, especially on weekdays. It is uncomfortable with children, since it is dangerous to let them go swimming alone. On the beach you can meet many local children, molesting foreigners and asking for money. Part of the beach is reserved for fishing boats. At the pier you can rent a boat or a houseboat (houseboat) for traveling through the lagoons and lakes of Indian Venice.
When is it better to go
The best time to spend holidays on the beaches of India – is from November to March. These months have less rainfall, humidity is 60 - 70%, and the water temperature in the Indian Ocean is +29 degrees. There are many vacationers throughout the year. A massive flow of tourists begins in mid-autumn and lasts until the end of winter
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Where to stop
Alapuzh hotels offer a variety of accommodation options and decent service. Floating hotels are extremely popular with luxurious cabin rooms, restaurants, relaxation areas, spa and wellness facilities. There are also tour agencies offering an extensive travel and entertainment program.
Where to eat
There are no pathos restaurants with Michelin stars in Alapuzha, however, there are quite a few small establishments on the banks of the canals where you can order inexpensive dishes of fish, seafood, rice, local vegetables and fruits.
What to do
For many travelers, the main purpose of a trip to Alapuzhu is a houseboat trip along the canals and lakes of Indian Venice, located in the city and picturesque surroundings. You can rent a boat at travel agencies or at the berths in the city.
Colorful festivities dedicated to Hindu gods, festivals, boat races are often held in Alapuzh. Racing is accompanied by music, singing and performances by actors.
Near the beach there is a water attraction center "Vijaya Beach Park", where you can relax with children.
Among the popular attractions of Alapuja:
- Church of Jesus Christ, built by missionaries in the first half of the 19th century,
- Pumkavu church in the vicinity of the city,
- ancient and modern Jain temples.
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In the village of Chingoli, in the vicinity of Alapuzhi, there is the prestigious Ayurvedic health center "Krishnandu Ayurveda", which employs highly qualified doctors and specialists in the field of Ayurvedic practices. The patients of the center are offered a range of various services, including diagnostics, therapy, rehabilitation, rehabilitation, prevention and strengthening of the immune system, rejuvenation, weight loss. All procedures are carried out using natural preparations made in the center’s own laboratory from plant components according to ancient recipes.