Alappuzha
        Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty,reffered to as the 'Venice of the East' Alapuzha literally means the land between the sea and the network of rivers flowing into it.The most colorfull event,typical of Alappuzha,is the annual 'Nehru Trophy Boat Race',organised Beach ,with it's old light house is a popular picnic spot.The main economy of the district is based on agriculture and marine products.Aqlappuzha is also renowned as the 'rice bowl of the state'

Alappuzha Beach:-The beutiful beach is popular among the locals as well as the visitors.The sea view park here has boating facilties.Alapppuzha beach is famous for its house boat holidays and boat races.

Ambalappuzha:-The pilgrim centre 14km. from Alappuzha renowned for the Srikrishna Temple. The temple is well known for its spectacular architecture and 'Palpayasam'.

Arthunkal Palli:-St. Sebastian Church is a famous pilgrim centre.Annual feast is in January.

Krishnapuram Palace:-This magnificant palace is situated 47kms ffrom Alappuzha on the way to Kollam. The museum inside the palace displays antique sculptures and paintings.

Kuttanad:-This place is known as the Rice Bowl of Kerala. The boat trip to Kuttanad would be a thrilling one.It is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done below the sea level.Inland waterways which flow above the land level is an amazing feature of this unique land.

Mannarsala:-Temple important centre of serpent worship.Annual Festival:September/October

Pathiramanal:-The enchanting island of Pathiramanal on the Backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world. The island lies between Thannermukkam and Kumarakom and is accessible only by boat.