ALAPUZHA (Alleppey) - Onam snake boat race is the main tourist attraction (Aug/Sept), boating through the backwaters from Alalpuzha to Kollam or Kottayam is scenic, Ambalapuzha temple (25 km), Mannarasala temple at Haripad, Kanichukulangara temple - Shivratri festival & fire works, Marari beach, Arthunkal church (20 km) - Festival on Jan 20 are popular religious places to be visited.

Kerala - Known as God's own country/spice garden of India. One of the ten most beautiful places in the world (Kumarakom, Kottayam) by National Geographic Traveller. Famous for Snake boat race at Alapuzha, Kathakali dance, Ayurveda system of healing, houseboats, backwaters and beaches.

Alapuzha photos