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Kerala |
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| City |
Allappuzha |
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| Airports |
Nearest airport at Cochin |
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| Distance from Cochin |
85 km/50 mile |
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| Railway Junctions |
Allappuzha |
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| Local Languages |
Malayalam |
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Alappuzha-(Alleppy)-Introduction
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Introduction: With
the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of l akes, lagoons and fresh water river criss
crossing it, Alappuzha (Alleppy) is a district immense natural beauty. Referred to as the
Venice of the East by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also
home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has
always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today Alappuzha has grown
in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of foreign
tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays,
beaches, marine products and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the
region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of
Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. 
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