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Alappuzha district is located in Kerala state. This district also has a calling name Alleppey. Like Chandigarh district of Punjab, establishment of this city also done on proper planning and designing. Alappuzha shares its border with Arabian Sea and the lighthouse constructed on the beaches is one of best lighthouses. According to the latest census done in 2011, the population of this city is 177,029. Location of this city is 62 kilometers from Kochi and 155 kilometers from state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Alappuzha falls in northern direction from Trivandrum. Maximum portion of the city use Malayalam language but Hindi, Tamil and English are also the commonly used languages in this city. During 20th century, the proper establishment of this city made and owing to the beauty, the city called “Venice of the East”. Lord Curzon gave this title to the city. Kuttand region, located in Alappuzha called “Rice Bowl” as maximum filed of this area farmed with paddy only. This city had trading with various countries since history. Geographical coordinates of this city are located between 9.54°N 76.40°E and altitudinal location of the city is 1 meter from mean sea level. Accessibility to Alappuzha is easy of transportation. Cochin is the nearest airport located at 78 kilometers from here. Weekend gateway from Alappuzha has exiting locations and some of them are as under:- Kumarakom Kumarakom located at 48 kilometers from Alappuzha. This is one of the best places to celebrate weekends around Alappuzha. Beaches, backwaters and boat races of this station attract the visitors a lot. Kumarakom connected with other major cities of the state with better transportation means. Kottayam Kottayam is another tourist location at 49 kilometers distance from Alappuzha. Kottayam is famous for its beaches and backwaters. Temple of ancient era located in this city and has good connectivity of transportation from other big cities of the state. Kochi Kochi city is of both religious and tourist importance. This city is one of the finest places around Alappuzha at the distance of 53 kilometers. Sea beaches, water scooting, museums, gardens and temples are major attractive spots inside and in outskirts of the city. Accommodation is not an issue in this city. Direct connection through road, rail and air transports is available. Ernakulam Ernakulam is one of the most important junctions of southern railways. This city has some of the finest tourist spots and the best locations to celebrate any weekend. Ernakulam is located at 61 kilometers distance from Alappuzha city and has connection from other tourist destination. Palakkad Palakkad city is located at 190 kilometers from Alappuzha and blessed with some beautiful natural places like Kalpathi, Nemmara and Dhoni in the close outskirts. Palakkad fort has some amazing views and style of fortification in ancient period. Munnar Munnar is one of the top hill stations located in Kerala state. This beautiful hill station is located in the jurisdiction of Idukki district. Munnar is located at 172 kilometers from Alappuzha and connected with other major tourist destinations of the state. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Alappuzha tourism, How To reach Alappuzha ,Alappuzha Hotels, Places to see in Alappuzha.
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