ALAPPUZHA-ALLEPPEY

Facts About alappuzha-alleppey
Population: 1990 603	Area: 1414 sq km	Temperature
Language: Malayalam	Altitude: Sea level	Summer		Winter
Rainfall (Annual): 299 cm	Climate: Tropical humid	Max	Min	Max	Min
Tourist Season: August to march	Clothing: Tropical cottons	35oC	22.5oC	32oC	20oC

How to get there:

Air: The nearest airport from alappuzha is Cochin, 64 km to the north, Trivandrum International Airport is 159 km to the south.

Rail: alappuzha has recently been linked to Cochin by rail. Some trains link alappuzha to cities like Chennai and Bokaro. The alappuzha Railway Station is 5 km from the central bus stand and the boat jetty.

Road: alappuzha is on the NH 47 highway and is connected to all important towns in south India by public state transport buses.

Boat/Ferry:

Alappuzha 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. The alappuzha tourism Development Co-operative Society arranges on request backwater cruises from alappuzha as well as trips to Quilon.

Local Tours: The alappuzha Tourism Development Co-operative Society organises backwater crises and trips to Quilon.