Allepy(Alappuzha)

Alleppey is the heaven for the nature lovers who want to soak in the greenery and amazing beauty of backwaters.Alappuzha, famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry, is a world renowned backwater tourist destination of India. Alappuzha backwaters and Alappuzha beach are the must-see tourist attractions in the district. Also well-known as the ‘Venice of the East‘.The never-ending panorama of lush green paddy fields, towering coconut trees, shimmering water, and long canals around Alappuzha make it a delightful destination.

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea . It is the administrative headquarters of the Alappuzha district and the 6th largest city in Kerala. Along with Kumarakom, Alappuzha is among the most famous destination of Kerala Backwaters. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience.It is a magnificent destination in Kerala with a mix of Backwaters and Beach.The backwaters in the past were used for business as a mode of transportation, fishing, and agriculture and with the passage of time emerged as a tourism hotspot.

The backwaters are so popular that they are listed among ’10 paradises on the world’ by National Geographic Traveler magazine.Among all the places which have backwaters, Alleppey and Kumarakom are the most preferred choice for backwaters experience. The beaches look their best early November through to March as well, so look out for some spectacular sunsets.
Sultry summers set in by April to the end of May with fairly high outdoor temperatures.
Monsoons arrive by the first week of June right through to the end of August. Cool temperatures with overcast skies and green all around make this a visit like none other.

Allepy Backwaters

Few Interesting facts:

Kathakali folk dance

Boat racing

Cruising the Alleppey backwaters is one of the most popular ways to explore Kerala, a southern state in India.

Another definitive feature of Alappuzha tourism is the classic dance form of Kathakali, a collaboration of dance, drama, story-telling and painting all with the make-up and animated movements.

Alappuzha is also the hub of Coir manufacturing which is made of the coconut husk.

Fish and rice are the staple food of the whole state. Alleppey fish curry, Crispy Banana Chips are few more.

Boat races held in these backwaters are world renowned . Tourists from around the world come to Alleppey to view this majestic view.

Allepy Backwaters

Coir Handicrafts

Visiting Allepy was one of the most astonishing experience I have ever had ,witnessing the splendid natural beauty of the Backwaters, surrounded by coconut trees and never-ending panorama of lush green paddy fields, shimmering water, and long canals around Alappuzha make it a delightful destination. It is a must visit place for all the travellers.It also offers you the most authentic mouth watering Malyali cuisine and you can bring along beautifully crafted Coir handicrafts.

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Wayanad

Wayanad is unique as it is situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau in the Western Ghats, known as ‘The Land of Paddy Fields‘ by the native tribes of this region, Wayanad lies in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 2100m. This is the only district of Kerala that borders both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The most attractive feature of Wayanad is the forests, which are as old as 3,000 years.Wayanad is the perfect definition of an adventurer’s paradise.

Wayanad district is bordered by Karnataka (Kodagu and Mysore districts) to the north and north-east, Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris district) to the south-east, Malappuram to the south, Kozhikode to the south-west and Kannur to the north-west.

Kerala’s least populous district, Wayanad offers the most spectacular view with misty mountains, splendid forests, pristine rivers, and cascading waterfalls, Wayanad is ‘the’ hill station in South India.Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains , forming the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 kmfrom the sea shores of Kozhikode, this hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is contiguous to Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, thus forming a vast land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode.Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Which has been established with the specific objective of conservating the biological heritage of the region , the sanctuary is very rich in fauna and flora.

Interesting Facts :

Lakkidi, Vythiri and Meppadi are the high rainfall areas in Wayanad. High altitude regions experience severe cold .The misty environment of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
Wayanad district has the largest population of Adivasi in Kerala.
Due to its pleasant climate and picturesque views, Wayanad is often referred to as the Ooty of Kerala
Wayanad has no Railway line.

Tourist Destination :

Edakkal Caves
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Sri Mahaganapathy Temple at Thiruvangoo
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Jain Temple at Sultan Bathery
Karappuzha Dam
Kuruva Islands
Soochippara Waterfalls

Shopping in Wayanad:

Shop for Spices, coffee, pepper, honey, tea, bamboo products, ivory craft and coconut shell craft.

My stay in Wayanad was like visiting a fairy world amidst verdant and Misty Surroundings .We went from Bangalore ,it takes around 6-7 hours to cover the distance, most of the path passes through hilly terrain.The journey from Bangalore to Wayanad is easy and as you enter kerela you can witness the lush green blessing of nature. It is one of the most memorable road trips I had .We booked two properties , Chateau woods resort and Vythri village resort ,Both were located at harmonious and lush green surroundings ,offering the splendid views of forest and the tea plantations,which can refresh your soul from deep within.