A quick itinerary for visiting If you want to see Alappuzha’s natural beauty and history with your family, steer clear of the beaches and parks and instead visit these locations.
Veeyapuram forest, Alappuzha
Alappuzha, a small district, has a forest as well. The district’s only protected forest is Veeyapuram. a location where the Achankovil and Pampa Rivers merge with the surrounding natural splendor. On both banks of the Pampanadi, there are 14.53 acres of protected woodland. The Forest Department’s timber store is located on the west side of the river. The depot is around 200 years old. Only those who have obtained the Ranni Forest Divisional Officer’s prior authorization may enter.
Kuttavanchi Yatra to Karingalchal Punja
A Kuttavanchi Yatra in the district of Alappuzha, perhaps? Santithiram Village Tourism Center is in charge of organizing the Kuttavanchi Yatra at Karingalilchal Punja, one of Onnatukara’s rice fields. Snacks, rowing boats, and pedal boats are available. Four persons can travel in Kuttavanchi for thirty minutes for 400 rupees. For safety, there will be a crew and a rower on board. For a half-hour ride on a pedal boat, two people must pay 200 rupees. 300 for 30 minutes of rowing on a boat. Every day starting at 3 pm, the service is offered.
Kakkathuruth, Alappuzha
A photo essay in National Geographic magazine brought Kakkathuruth to the attention of a global audience. It’s perfect for observing birds and sunsets. Kakkathuruth ferry is 1.5 km along the Eramallur-Kudupuram route from the national highway that runs between Chammanadi and Eramallur. You can take a boat to Kakkathuruth from here.
Ulavaipu View Point Pandavanpara
The Pandavas are reported to have dwelt at Pandavanpara during their banishment. The attractions are Kudapara, which is shaped like a huge umbrella, Maddalapara, which makes a unique sound when a stone is hit, Murukanchellam, the rock known as Bhima’s foot, huge rocks that are believed to have been thrown here from Nutavanpara, two kilometers east. One and a half kilometers separate Pandavanpara from Chengannur’s downtown. Make a right turn onto Chengannur-Pandalam Road from Gurumandiram Junction.
Ulavayup Kayalthheram
Ulavaipp Kayalthiram is the best place in the district to see the sunset. Friends will be drawn to ponds, backwaters, coconut trees, and paddy banks. Numerous Malayalam movies, including My Boss, Marconi Mathai, Merchant of Venice, Warikuzhili Kurdana, and many more, are set in Ulavayup. As part of the festivities around the New Year, Kayal Carnival is also held. To get here, turn left at the Poochakkal intersection on the Cherthala-Arukutty road and go about 3.5 km.
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