This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha (The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse, which is greatly fascinating to visitors.
(15 km south of Alappuzha) built in the typical Kerala architectural style, this temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. It is also in this temple that pallipana is performed by velans (sorcerers) once every twelve years.
One of the most important pilgrim centres of Christians in Kerala, popularly known as St. Sebastian Church, 22 km north of Alappuzha. Portuguese missionaries established this church, which is near Sherthallai. The feast of St. Sebastian is held here every.
One of the oldest churches in Kerala, the St. Mary's Church is believed to be one of the seven established by St. Thomas. The annual feast at this church falls on the 3rd Sunday of October every year.
Chavara Bhavan is the ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is now a holy shrine and spiritual resort where thousands of devotees gather for prayer, receive favours and feel amply gratified. Here, a 250 year old historically important beacon of light is preserved intact in its original and primitive form. Situated at a distance of 6 km from Alappuzha. Accessible only by boat.
It is traditionally believed to be a statue of Lord Buddha. The relates back to the 11th century and many legends are associated with Karumaadikuttan.
A small island of Alleppey is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds, which comes from different parts of the world. The island is accessible only by a boat. This 10 acre island on the backwaters is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world. According to mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating the enchanting island, Pathiramanal (sands of midnight).