Backwaters of Alappuzha
Altitude: Sea levelArea: 1414.00 sq. km
Temperature: (Mean Max, Mean Min) Summer 35 deg C Winter 32 deg C, 20 deg C
Rainfall Annual: 299 cm
Best time to visit: August to March
Clothing: Tropical cottons
Languages spoken: Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English
Boundary: Arabian Sea on the west
Referred to as the 'Venice of East', Alappuzha (old name - Alleppey) Alappuzha is a prime backwater destination. Resting with the Arabian Sea to its west and numerous lakes and rivers meandering through it, Alappuzha stands out for its mesmerizing beauty and enthralling backwaters. Quite popular among Indian and foreign tourists, Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir and coir industry. In Kuttanad, Alappuzha has a wonderland of lush paddy fields referred to as the Rice Bowl of Kerala. Kuttnad is one of the few places in the world where farming is done




