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Q |
Where
is Alappuzha? |
| A |
The district of Alappuzha, washed by the Arabian Sea
on the western front lies sandwiched between the district
of Kollam on the southern side, Ernakulam on the northern
side and Kottayam on the Eastern side. |
| Q |
What
does it hold for its visitors? |
| A |
Alappuzha
affectionately called the Venice of the East has an
immense measure of tourism potential in store for
its visitors. A leisurely cruise in a houseboat in
the magnificent backwaters, the sight of the palm
fringed canals, the country side where farming is
done below sea level, the mirror still lagoons, picture
book lakesides, its long sandy beach, historic monuments,
pilgrim centers, coir industry, ayurvedic rejuvenation
centers, the boat races during the months of July,
August, September etc are some of the magnificent
sights that every tourist should never miss. |
| Q |
Which
are the various cruise routes? |
| A |
1.
Alappuzha round
2. Alappuzha to Kumarakom
3. Alappuzha to Kottayam
4. Alappuzha to Thottappally
5. Alappuzha to Mankotta
6. Alappuzha to Alumkadavu
For more details click the backwater link. |
| Q |
How
to reach Alappuzha? |
| A |
By
Air - The nearest airport is Cochin, 64
kms to the North. Trivandrum International airport
is 159 kms to the south.
By
Road - Alappuzha is on the NH 47 highway
and is connected to all the important towns in South
India.
By Rail - Alappuzha is linked by
rail to cities like Cochin, Trivandrum, Chennai,
Kolkota, Bangalore and Bokaro.The railway station
is situated 5 kms away from the bus station and
ferry station.
By
Boat - Alappuzha is also accessible by
boat from Quilon, Changanassery, Kottayam, Cochin,
Kumarakom, Kovalam and Chengannur through the backwaters..
For
more detais click the Access link |
| Q |
Distances
to important places (km) |
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| Bangalore
- 629 |
Madras
-738 |
| Guruvayoor
- 173 |
Munnar
-192 |
| Kannur
- 380 |
Ooty
-376 |
| Kanyakumari
- 247 |
Kottayam
-50 |
| Kozhikode
- 287 |
Thrissur
-144 |
| Thekkady
- 164 |
Kollam
-87 |
| Trivandrum
- 159 |
Cochin
-64 |
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| Q |
How
to reserve? |
| A |
For
Hotel / Resort -Click on the Accommodation link
or Hotel / Resort link
For Houseboat - Click on the advertisement icon
for housboats.
For tour package- click on the Package link.
OR
Log
on to www.keralatraveldesk.com, choose your appropriate
link and fill the form. Your request will be answered
as early as possible. |
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