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Alappuzha District

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Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990.Alappuzha is well connected by waterways to various other parts of Kerala, including the famous tourist destination of Kumarakom; and the district is itself a well known tourist destination. The district is known for its Coir factories, as most of Kerala's coir industries are situated in and around Alappuzha.The district is also known for its communist traditions. It is home to the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the British and also the revolt against the Feudal raj.HistoryThe present town owes its existence to Raja Kesavadas in the second half of the 18th century but the district of Alappuzha figures in classical literature. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala, was well known from early in the Sangam period. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome in BC and in the Middle Ages.
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Places to visit in Alappuzha District

Alappuzha BEST FOR: Beaches, Historic Sites, Adventure
Mararikulam BEST FOR: Beaches, Spas, Historic Sites
Cherthala BEST FOR: Historic Sites
Kuttanad BEST FOR: Nature
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Popular things to do in Alappuzha District

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Marari Beach
Mararikulam
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Kayaking & Canoeing
Alappuzha
4.3
Duration: 4​h
St Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church ,Kokkamangalam
Cherthala
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Chammanadu Devi Temple
Alappuzha
5.0
Duration: 1​h

Historic Sites in Alappuzha District

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Thiruvizha Sree Mahadeva Temple
Cherthala
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Alappuzha
4.7
Duration: 1​h
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Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
Alappuzha
4.5
Duration: 1​h
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Edathua Church
Alappuzha
4.7
Duration: 1​h

Nature in Alappuzha District

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Kakkathuruthu Island
Alappuzha
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Alleppey Backwaters
Alappuzha
3.7
Duration: 4​h
Kayamkulam Lake
Alappuzha
4.5
Duration: 2​h
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Punnamada Lake
Kuttanad
4.4
Duration: 2​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Alappuzha District

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Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha
3.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal
Alappuzha
4.6
Duration: 1​h
Sree Subramanya Swami Temple
Alappuzha
4.5
Duration: 1​h
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International Coir Museum
Alappuzha
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Beaches in Alappuzha District

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Mararikulam Beach
Mararikulam
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Andhakaranazhi Beach
Alappuzha
3.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Thottappally Beach
Alappuzha
3.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Andhakaranazhy Beach
Andhakaranazhy
2.2
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Side trips from Alappuzha District

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Kerala Backwaters
Kerala
4.2
Duration: 8​h
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Kumaranalloor
Kottayam
5.0
Duration: 1​h
Valiyakoikal Temple
Pathanamthitta
5.0
Duration: 1​h
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Vembanad Lake
Kerala
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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