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  Alleppey Hotels | Alleppey Resorts | Alleppey
Alleppey [Alappuzha] may be on the down was built as a trading centre in 1762 by Raja Kesavadasa, the Diwan of Travancore.
Alleppey [Alappuzha] as the " Venice to the East ".
Alleppey [Alappuzha] is to all intents and purposes the ideal tourism destinations in God's own Country.Among the 21 resorts/hotels many resorts were nestled behind the backwaters.
alleppey.jollyindia.com   (209 words)

  
 Alleppey ( Alappuzha ) - The backwater hub of Kerala
Alleppey (Alappuzha) - The backwater hub of Kerala
Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.
Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerela.
www.keralagreenery.org /alappuzha.html   (392 words)

  
 Alleppey- Venice of India
Alleppey is on the NH 47 highway and is connected to all important towns in south India by public state transport buses.
Alleppey is linked by boat services through the backwaters to Quilon and Changanassery (both trips particularly splendid), Kottayam,, Cochin, Kumarakom, Kavalam and Chengannur, Frequent and inexpensive services originate from the boat jetty near the central bus stand.
A short distance from Alleppey, is Punnapra, a village which has gone down in history as the scene of a battle between the Communists and the Travancore State Police in the Punnapra-Vayalar Communist Uprising of 1946.
www.keralaatbest.com /alleppey.htm   (1020 words)

  
 Alleppey Tourism Development Co-operative Society Ltd. (ATDC) India Kerala Backwater   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the state,with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east".
These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline.Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabar coast.Even today it retains its charm as the centre for Coir carpet industries and prawn farming.
Alleppey the ideal head quarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam,and the town of Aranmula,famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
epages.webindia.com /india/atdcalleppey   (119 words)

  
 Kayaloram Lake View Resort-Alleppey
Kayaloram is a harmonious blend of the ambience of rustic Alleppey and the amenities of a modern resort.
Alleppey is 090/54 Miles kms from Cochin airport and 150 kms/90 miles from Trivandrum Airport.
Rates are for non-air conditioned room inclusive of free transfer from Alleppey Town to resort at 11.00 hrs and 13.00 hrs and from resort at 11.00 hrs and 12.00 noon./ Government Taxes are Extra./ Children Below 6 yrs sharing bed with parents are free.
www.indiatravelite.com /packages/kayloram.htm   (509 words)

  
 Alleppey hotels,hotel in Alleppey,kerala,resorts in Alleppey,hotel reservation,kerala hotels,Alleppey india hotel
Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabar coast.
Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater tourism as well as for visits to the lovely church filled town of Kottayam, and the town of Aranmula.
Alleppey is one of the main touristic center in india for tourists around the Globe.
www.tourmyindia.com /hotelsinindia/alleppey.html   (383 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Alappuzha   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It was formed as the district of Alleppey on August 17, 1957.
Alleppey, a town with picturesque canals, backwaters and lagoons, was described as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon [1].
Kuttanad is an area of Alleppey, densely covered with waterways.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alappuzha   (808 words)

  
 Alappuzha - Wikitravel
Alleppey, also known as a Venice of the East, is a quaint relatively small town located 70 kilometres south of Cochin.
Alleppey is known for it snake-boat race, Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, held every second Saturday of August.
Alleppey is one of the few towns in Kerala where non-Hindus are generally allowed enter the temples.
wikitravel.org /en/Alleppey   (778 words)

  
 Kerala Alleppey, Alleppey Travel, Alleppey in Kerala,Alleppey coir, History of Alleppey, Alleppey History of Kerala, ...
Road: Alleppey is on the NH 47 highway and is connected to all-important towns in south India by public state transport buses.
Arthinkal, from Alleppey (Alappuzha) 25km, known for the St. Andrews Church established by Portuguese missionaries in 1951, is near Sherthallai, north of Alleppey (Alappuzha).
Mannarasala, 32 km from Alleppey (Alappuzha), is a very important center of serpent worship in Kerala, Built in a cool grove of trees and shrubs, this temple is said to contain 30,000 images of snake-goods, which line the path to the temple.
beautifulkerala.com /coco/redcarpet/alleppey.php   (1184 words)

  
 Tsunami News for Alleppey, India
Alleppey relief: Kerala NGO pitches in Jan 2, 2005
The Collector of the Alleppey District was relieved from government duty for his...
Similarly, in Kollam and Alleppey Districts of Kerala, the volunteers are...
danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/Alleppey.html   (304 words)

  
 Praveen's World: Welcome to My website
Alleppey is a port town South of Cochin(Queen of Arabian Sea).
Alleppey is commonly known as “The Venice of the East”.
Alleppey's Snake Boat Race (Nehru Trophy Boat Race) conducted on the second Saturday of August every year is world famous.
www.freewebs.com /praveenkumar   (1285 words)

  
 Alleppey tour,alleppey tourist attraction,alleppey back water,travel,kerala,tourism in alleppey,tourist ...
The Snake Boat Race held every year in August in the backwaters of Alleppey is a major attraction.
The backwaters act as a vital waterway for the transport of goods, people and their produce are often the only link between isolated villages and crowded towns.
Alleppey which forms the main part of this network has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with the land.
www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/alleppey.html   (335 words)

  
 Alleppey,Alleppey travel Alleppey Tours of Alleppey Tourism in Alleppey Kerala   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the state of Kerala.
A historic and romantic name from Kerala's past, Alleppey was once one of the best known ports along the coast of Malabar.
Alleppey is a bustling, messy town of ramshackle wood and corrugalated roof houses, chiefly significant in the Coir industry.
kerala.indiantravelportal.com /alleppey   (665 words)

  
 T H A R A V A D U ~ Alleppey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Tharavadu Homestay is located in the heart of Alleppey, a town that lingers in the charm of its past, hesitant to move towards the mess of this chaotic world.
Washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian Sea, Alleppey occupies a significant place in the tourist map of Kerala.
The nearest Airport is at Nedumbassery, Kochi, which is at a distance of 90Kms from Alleppey.
tharavaduhomestay.com /location.htm   (263 words)

  
 Lawson Travel - Air Specials
Alleppey situated in south of Cochin, is the centre for backwater cruises in Kerala.
Alleppey is connected by road to all the important cities in south India, as Cochin- 64 kms, Calicut- 289 kms, Trivandrum- 159 kms, Quilon- 85 kms, Haripad- 33 kms, Thekkady- 253 kms, Kottayam- 130 kms.
Alleppey is the gateway to the inland water ways of Kerala.
www.lawsontravel.com /kerala.asp   (2686 words)

  
 Alappuzha (Alleppey) and the backwater cruise - I Don't Believe It! - BootsnAll Travelogues
Unfortunately half of Alleppey's rickshaw drivers didn’t get the hint and followed me to the canal bank and continued to pester me. After half an hour of people hanging around me and peering over my shoulder as I tried to read, I decided enough was enough.
Alleppey is a busy, bustling market town set between two canals which connect to a huge lake.
The backwater trip between Alleppey and Kollam was an amazing way to travel, at a relaxing pace through some of the most beautiful scenery that I have ever experienced.
tblogs.bootsnall.com /mark/archives/008042.shtml   (784 words)

  
 Kayaloram Lake Resort,Kayaloram Lake Resort in Kerala,Kayaloram Lake Resort in Alleppey,Lake Resort in Kayaloram Kerala   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Located in Kerala, Alleppey is situated on the confluence of the Vembanad lake, Kerala's biggest backwaters, and the Arabian sea, offering a unique setting.
Alleppey is 90 kms from Cochin airport and 150 kms from Trivandrum Airport.
Rates are for non air-contiditioned room inclusive of free transfer from alleppey town to resort at 11.00 hrs and 13.00 hrs and from resort at 11.00 hrs and 12.n00n.
www.indiamart.com /kayaloram   (697 words)

  
 Oberoi House Boat Vrinda Alleppey, Oberoi House Boat Alleppey
In the evening, catch a glimpse of village life along the backwaters as you sail in a traditional rice boat and experience a way of life unique to this region.
Alappuzha (Alleppey) is the gateway to the famed backwaters of Kerala, one of the largest and most picturesque water lagoons in the world.
Alappuzha (Alleppey) is one of the exotic backwater sites of India's southern state Kerala.
www.indiahotelsandresorts.com /alleppey-hotels/oberoi-house-boat-vrinda.html   (1080 words)

  
 Rotary Club of Alleppey East, Kerala, India
To provide timely and life saving medical aid for road accident victims through round the clock ambulance service and well equipped trauma care booths is the aim behind this project.
It was the nerve centre of the commercial activities in the State before it lost its prominence to the newly emerged modern port city of Cochin.
Alleppey is still the leader in Coir, the wonder product from the coconut husk.
geocities.com /mohanraj321   (358 words)

  
 city information - alleppy, kerala ,india   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The sweeping network of canals honey-combing the town of Alleppey (Alappuzha) has earned for the place its sobriquet - "The Venice of the East".
Alleppey becomes the cynosure of the eyes of the world on August-September, every year, as it plays host to the celebrated Snake Boat Races - a water regatta unique to Kerala.
Alleppey is served by frequent ferries from Kumarakom (2 hrs), Kottayam (2 1/2 hrs), Quilon (8 hrs) and Kochi (3 1/2 hrs).
www.jetairtours.com /aly.htm   (223 words)

  
 Search Results for Alleppey - Encyclopædia Britannica
The amount of arable land is deficient for the needs of the crowded population.
Alleppey, Kerala state, India-based manufacturer and exporter of biodegradable coir mats.
Alleppey, Kerala state, India-based manufacturer and exporter of biodegradable products like mats made of coir, jute, and rubber.
www.britannica.com /search?query=Alleppey&submit=Find&source=MWTEXT   (203 words)

  
 Welcome to India, South India,  Kerala
Road Alleppey is connected by road to all the important cities in south India, as Cochin- 64 kms, Calicut- 289 kms, Trivandrum- 159 kms, Quilon- 85 kms, Haripad- 33 kms, Thekkady- 253 kms, Kottayam- 130 kms.
Road: Quilon is connected by road with Chavara (16 kms), Trivandrum (71 kms), Varkala (37 km), Alleppey (85 km), Kottayam (110 km), Thekkady (198 km), Ernakulam (152 km), Kundara (13 km), Trichur (229 km), Palghat (308 km), Calicut (374 km), Cannanore (461 km), Kasaragod (575 km) etc.
Road: Cochin is connected with Alleppey 64 km, Bangalore 565 km, Kanniyakumari 309 km, Kodaikanal 444 km, Madras 694 km, Madurai 324 km, Thekkady 190 km and Trivandrum 223 km.
www.indiatour.com /kerala2.htm   (2655 words)

  
 Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on hotels int he backwaters in Kerala, India
Alleppey: Nicknamed Venice of the East, Alleppey though a canal town has none of the charm or romance of its Italian counterpart.
Practicalities: Alleppey and Kumarakom are accessible by road from Cochin.
Alleppey to Quilon: ATDC ferries depart Mon, Wed and Fri at 09.45.
www.indiaabroad.com /travel/1996/kutwhsee.htm   (1245 words)

  
 McCormick - Spice Encyclopedia - Turmeric
It is also used in spice blends in the Caribbean, India, North Africa, the Middle East, and Indonesia such as curry powder and rendangs.
India (Alleppey Turmeric) is the primary exporter, although Peru and China are additional sources.
Alleppey Turmeric is highly regarded for its deep yellow to orange-yellow color.
www.mccormick.com /content.cfm?id=10077   (185 words)

  
 Stay in independent, homely, cottages in the beaches of Alleppey, Kerala, India.
Stay in independent, homely, cottages in the beaches of Alleppey, Kerala, India.
Marari beach homes are 4 cottages on Marari Beach in Alleppey, Kerala, South India.
Homestay with host in a heritage home close to the backwaters in Alleppey just a few minutes walk from town.
www.alleppeybeach.com   (68 words)

  
 S*Poo Nai's Norwegian Forest Cats: Etymology for Poo Nai's Alleppey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Alleppey is a town at the shore of Vembanad Lake, a large brackish water lake in the State of Kerala at the SW coast of India.
Arundhati Roy is the daughter of Mary Roy, a very interesting woman who we were happy to meet on our second visit to Kerala.
Here is a link to the town of Alleppey, and here is a link to Poo Nai's Alleppey.
web.telia.com /~u85312374/alle-en.htm   (141 words)

  
 Alleppey Hotels India Reservation & Information guide - Alleppey accommodation for 5 star to Budget class
Welcome to booking system for Alleppey hotels and Alleppey tours, accommodation and traveling in Alleppey, India.
A unique feature of these Tharavads is the bathrooms with open to sky roofs, offering you a communion with nature.
Description: Situated in the beautiful beach front of Alleppey-The Venice of the east, Cocunut County is sandwiched between Arabian sea and the world famous backwaters of Kerala.
www.eglobe-hotels.com /alleppey_hotels.htm?pcode=ifv&partnerid=25   (185 words)

  
 The Backwaters : Planning a Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
By Water-Taxi & Ferry -- Kottayam, Alleppey, and Kollam are all connected by ferries.
State-run double-decker cruisers ply the route between Alleppey and Kollam daily, departing from the Kollam boat jetty at 10:30am and arriving in Alleppey around 6:30pm.
Times are the same for cruises out of Alleppey.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3481&catID=3481010002   (250 words)

  
 Emerald Isle Alleppey Kerala , Heritage and Eco Villa in Kerala India & Ayurvedic package Kerala discount tariff / ...
Emerald Isle is eight kilometers from Alleppey - the old commercial capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Travencore.
Alleppey is 65 Kms from Kochi, the new bustling port city of Kerala.
In the beautiful waterways and backwaters of the Kuttanad region of Central Kerala lies Emerald Isle, an exotic haven of tranquility, seemingly remote from city life, yet barely 10 kilometers from Alleppey Town.
www.ashextourism.com /hotelsresorts/kerala/EmeraldIsle.htm   (635 words)

  
 TraveliteIndia.com: Information about Kerala, Backwater Cruises, Cochin, fishing nets. beautiful beaches, Palm Fringed ...
Alleppey or Alappuzha, as it is now called, is a busy town situated south of Cochin, surrounded by cocoa-palm plantation and has an intricate network of canals and lakes.
The Boat cruise from Alleppey to Kollam is the most popular and highly enjoyable.
Cruise through small canals passing through paddy fields, villages and small water lodged town-ships to enjoy the scenic beauty and to get a glimpse of the unspoiled rural life of Kerala.
www.traveliteindia.com /guide/state/kerala.asp   (5247 words)

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