Location: Alappuzha
Top Things to do in Alappuzha
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Alappuzha, Kerala
Often compared to Venice due to its abundance of canals, Alappuzha is the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. Rent a houseboat for an up-close view of the palm-lined waterways. In August, the snake-boat race is a remarkable festival—each traditional boat has a crew of over 100 local sailors.
Restaurants in Alappuzha
1. Sree Subramanya Swami Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By baumwolle1963 - Coimbatore, India
A temple dedicated to lord Subramanya in Kerala. Temple opens in evening at 5 pm only. A must visit temple in the visit to allepey.
2. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Frinson - Bengaluru, India
We visited Arthunkal Basilica on the way back from kumarakom vacation. It's an historic pilgrimage centre and one of the oldest churches in India. The main church and the one built in 1561 are both well maintained and open for public to pray. A must visit if you are in this area and definitely one to explore if you have an interest in Christian history in India
3. Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By abhinishv - Secunderabad, India
The temple is an old architectural splendor and is spread over a huge area with a large pond. The temple has two gates of entry the Eastern & Western Gate. The Western Gate has lot of shops & adequate parking. The temple is famous for the " Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam ( Rice Kheer/ Rice Pudding)", which is distributed at 12 noon. The Palpayasam needs to be pre-booked or if you are lucky you can stand in queue at 10:30 am and try and get it on the same day. The temple also has a elephant permanently inside the temple premises. It is believed that Sree Guruvayoor Appan ( Deity at Guruvayoor Temple) visits the temple every day noon for the "Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam". Please Note :- Due to the present COVID-19 situation, entry only through Western Gate is allowed. Children are though allowed inside the temple premises but entry into the main sanctum sanctorum.
4. Edathua Church
5. St. Mary's Forane Church
6. Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By Mikan999 - Bristol, United Kingdom
This remote temple is set in a beautiful forest. The building is in a typical Keralian style and shows the intricate woodwork so typical of these temples. As it is dedicated to to Snake King (God?) there is an extraordinary display of snake art - the Cobra being the snake. There are carvings and painted reliefs but most incredible are the thousands ( supposedly, 30,000) of stone images of Cobras. The grounds of the temple are beautiful and warrant a long stroll to the Kali temple. There were no more than half a dozen other visitors when we were there so the quietness was wonderful.
7. Kanichukulangara Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
It is believed that this temple was consecrated by a Brahmin who happened to recognize Devi who had reached the shore. The souls of the brahmin and the maiden who is said to have fallen in love with Brahmin have been consecrated in small shrines inside the temple. The devi 'Kalichu' (played)'kulathil vannu'. Hence the name Kanichukulangara.
