Alappuzha Beach Kerala

Alappuzha Beach in Kerala

Location:

Alappuzha beach, near Alappuzha town, south Kerala.

Alpuzzhua Beach Travel VacationReferred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.

Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot.

The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach.

There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors.

Facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park: Boating, a children’s park with toy train and bicycles.

Timings: Open from 1500 – 2000 hours. Entrance fee: Rs. 2 per person; Free entrance for children below 5 years.

Boating charge: Rs. 10 for ten minutes. Video permit: Rs. 25; Camera permit: Rs. 5.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station :
Alappuzha, about 5 km from the beach.

Nearest airport :
Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town.

Alappuzha beach is quite a popular tourist spot in Kerala, known to provide relaxation. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old. Blessed with nature’s green beauties such as lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers, Alappuzha is a natural wonderland of Kerala state. The Alappuzha (Alleppey) beach is spectacular.
At one end are the dense palm groves that are so characteristic of Kerala’s landscape. It has a long sandy beach. For the entertainment of visitors there is a Vijaya Beach Park and an old lighthouse nearby. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach. The Vijaya beach park consist of picnic spot with children’s park & boating facilities.