Alleppey Sightseeing

Alleppey Boat Races
Alappuzha is famous for boat races and its annual water carnival festival. The most famous of them all is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. It takes place at the Punnamada Lake and is supposed to be the biggest boat race in the world. India's former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru instituted this boat race. Each snake boat can accommodate around 150 people that include oarsmen, musicians and singers. The race is a magnificent treat to eyes and thousands of people come from Kerala and neighboring states to witness this gala event.



Arthunkal
There is a famous church in Arthunkal known as the St. Andrews Church. This church was set up by the Portuguese in the year 1851. Every year in January, an elaborate feast is organized in the honor of St. Sebastian and thousands of devout Catholics come from all over the state and neighboring places to take part in the grand feastings.

Chettikulangara Bhagawathy Temple
This temple is very famous among the local people, as it is believed that the deity of the Bhagawathy temple has miraculous healing powers. In the months of February and March the temple is teaming with life as the festival of Bharani takes place during this time. The temple comes alive with activities and grand feasts.