www.flyacatcherstours.com -Flycatchers Tours & Travels is one of the recognized tour operators in cochin,which offers Kerala tour,Kerala tour packages and kerala Honeymoon packages.

1.  Carved out of the erstwhile Kottayam and
Quilon districts, Alappuzha(Alleppey) district
was formed on 17th August, 1957 and
consisted initially of seven taluks, namely
Cherthala, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad, Thiruval
la, Chengannur, Karthikappally and
Mavelikkara.

2.  alappuzha beach is one of the most popular
spots in the district of Alappuzha. Its
beautiful garden on the shore gives an
exclusive sight. Imposing buildings of a
colonial past overlook the shore. The
pier, which extends into the sea is more than
140 years old and is a rare sight. Dense Palm
groves at one end and an ancient towering
light house at the other, Vijay Park and Sea
view park are all spectacular sights one
should never miss. Boating Facility is
available in both Parks

3.  View the landscape beauty
, monuments, temples, churches and
industries of Alappuzha by cruising through
its rivers, canals and backwaters. The
starting point is from Alleppey and the
finishing point is at Jetty .

4.  Alappuzha district is proud of being the
cradle of boat races. All the important boat
races, namely the Nehru Trophy boat Race at
Punnamada, the Payippad near Haripad, the
Thiruvandoor, Neerettupuram, Karuvatta and
Thaikkoottam boat races are held at
different parts of the district during August-
September . Thousands of people from all
parts of the world come and witness these
races.

5.  Located at a distance of 47 km from
Alappuzha on the way to Kollam, this palace
was built in the 18th century during the reign
of Marthanda Varma. This palace is noted for
its typical Kerala architecture, with gabled
roof, dormer windows and narrow corridors.

6.  The Kuttand region is known as the 'Rice
Bowl of Kerala'. It is perhaps the only region
in the world where farming is done below sea
level. The boat trip to Changanacherry
passes through this beautiful and fertile
region.

7.  It is dedicated to the Goddess Rajarajeswari.
The nine day 'Navarathri' festival is
celebrated twice a year and is of special
significance to the people of Alappuzha.
Another important festival of the temple is
'Thaipooyakavadi'

8.  Thisis a small captivating island in the
Vembanad Lake. Situated between
Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, this island
is the favourite spot for hundreds of rare
migratory birds from different parts of the
world.

9.  Constructed in the typical Kerala
architectural style, this temple is famous all
over India, and is renowned for the
Palpayasam, the daily offering of sweet milk
porridge. This temple witnesses the
performance of Pallipana by Velans
(sorcerers) once every twelve years.
Paintings of the Dasavatharam (the ten
incarnations of Lord Vishnu) are displayed on
the inner walls of the temple.

10.  ThisChristian Pilgrim centre near Sherthalai
is 22 km. north of alappuzha. The St.
Andrews Church here was built by Portuguese
missionaries. The annual feast of St.
Sebastian is held here in the month of
January.

11.  TheSt. Mary's Church is one of the oldest
churches in Kerala. It is said to be one of the
seven churches established by St.Thomas.
The annual feast is held on the 3rd Sunday of
October. The feast of St. Joseph is
celebrated on March 19th.

12.  The ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose
Elias Chavara, lies 6 km. from Alappuzha.
Thousands of devotees gather at this shrine.
It can be reached only by boat from
Alappuzha

13.  The shrine is known for the Kettukazhcha
festival, which attracts a large number of
devotees. The festival is held in Feb / Mar.
and colorful procession is taken out.

14.  Thischurch, dedicated to St. George is of
special significance as it is believed that
prayers and offerings here help in healing all
kinds of mental disorders and other ailments.
The annual feast is held from 5th - 7th May
and attracts devotees from all parts of south
India. The Church is just 24 kms from
Alappuzha.

15.  The small village near Ambalapuzha is known
for the black granite idol of Lord Buddha
known as Karumadikuttan. The idol dates
back to 9th or 10th century.
 www.flycatcherstours.com