Beach and Islands in Alappuzha

Krishnapuram Palace

Located at a distance of 47 km from Alappuzha on the way to Kollam, this palace was built in the 18th century during the reign of Maharaja Marthanda Varma. This palace is noted for its typical Kerala architecture, with gabled roof, dormer windows and narrow corridors. Here you will find the famous mural kept in the western end of the ground floor, called 'Gajendra Moksham' which is the largest mural in Kerala. There is also a museum of antique sculptures, paintings and bronze articles in the palace.

Kuttanad Region

The region is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'. It is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done below sea level. During the monsoon season the entire paddy fields goes under water. The boat/ road trip to Changanacherry, the near township lying between Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts passes through this beautiful and fertile region.

Punnapra

A short distance from Alappuzha is Punnapra, a village which has gone deep into history as the scene of a bitter and heroic fighting between the communists and Travancore State Police during the Punnapra Vayalar Communist uprising of 1946. A monument has been built here in remembrance of those who died during the violent out break.

Vayalar is also known for the famous poet and lyricist "Vayalar Rama Varma" who has contributed a lot of lovely lyrics to the Malayalam film songs.