With
    the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh
    water rivers cris crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural
    beauty,Referred to as the "Venice of the East" by travellers from
    across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and
    bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always
    enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today Alapphuza is
    also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products
    and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region
    called Kuttanad. The rice bowl of Kerala, Kuttanadis perhaps the only place
    in the world where farming is done below sea level. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Places
      to SeeKuttanad, Allepey Beach, Sea View Park, Mannarasala
    Sree Nagaraja Temple, Champakulam Church , Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple,
    Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Mavelikkara, Krishnapuram Palace,
    more.....-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fairs
      & FestivalsMannarasala Serpent Temple, Harippad
    (October/November), Chirappu Mahotsavam, Mullackal Temple (December),
    Chirappu Mahotsavam, Kidangamparampu Temple (December), Chandanakudam,
    Kakkazhom Juma Masjid Arthungal Perunnal (January),
    more.....-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------