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A charming spot on the Malabar coast, Alleppey is an exotic backwater location in Kerala and is undoubtedly the most enchanting destination around. Alleppey's numerous inland canals that interlace the entire region have aptly earned it the sobriquet of Venice of the East. A cruise across the serene backwaters would be an experience of a lifetime. The Alappuzha Beach is one of the prettiest spots around. Alleppey has a religious leaning too and hence is home to a number of temples. Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple and Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple are definitely worth visiting. Buddhism too has roots here, and a black granite statue of Lord Buddha housed in Karumadikuttan. Some pretty churches dating back centuries are also present in Alleppey, St Mary’s and Edathua Church being the most famous of all. Do not forget to visit the vast lush paddy fields, the beauty of which is immense and has earned the title of Rice Bowl to the region. Alleppey is one of the best places in South India to enjoy the beauty of nature. |