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Transport and Communication
Air - Nearest airports - Cochin International Airport (85 kms), Ph: 0484
2610115. Trivandrum International Airport (150 kms), Airport International
Ph: 0471 2500140, Domestic - 0471 2702311.
Rail - From the central railway station there are direct trains to all the
main towns in Kerala and to the major cities in India. Railway station, Ph:
0477 2238465, 2253865. Railway enquiry - Ph: 139, 1397.
Road - Alappuzha is connected by road with several tourist centres and
cities in India. Long distance buses operate from KSRTC Bus Station, Ph:
0477 2252501. There are frequent bus services to Thiruvananthapuram,
Kochi, Kollam and Kottayam.
Local Transport: Buses, Taxis and Autorikshaws.
Ferry Services: Boat services provided to various places around Alappuzha,
Ph: 0477 2252015. Public boat service enquiry - Ph: 0477 2252510.
Tourist Information Offices: District Tourism Promotion Council, Ph: 0477
2251796, 2253308. Tourist Information Office, Department of Tourism, Ph:
0477 2260722.
Places Interested
Chavara Bhavan: (6 km from Alappuzha and accessible only by boat) Chavara
Bhavan is the ancestral home of the Blessed Father Chavara Kuriakose
Elias. It is now an important pilgrim center where thousands of devotees
gather for praying and receiving favours. One can reach this shrine only by
boat. A 250 years old beacon of light is kept here in its original and
primitive form.
Alappuzha Beach: This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha.
A 137 years old pier which extends into the sea is the main attraction. An
age - old Light House attracts large crowds. Vijaya Beach Park (Open: 15002000 hrs) which is a picnic spot with children’s park and boating add
beauty to the beach. The facilities like toy train, bicycles etc. are available.
Sea View Park close by also provides boating facilities and swimming pool.
St. Sebastian Church, Arthunkal: ( 22 km from Alappuzha) The feast of St.
Sebastian, the patron saint, (Arthunkal Perunnal) celebrated in January,
gathers together many devotees in this important Christian pilgrim center
which is near to Cherthala and 22 kms from Alappuzha.
Fascinating Destinations
Alappuzha Beach | Ambalapuzha Temple | Aravukad Devi Temple | Arthunkal Church |
Chakkulathukavu Temple | Champakkulam Church | Chavara Bhavan | Chettikulangara
Temple | Karumadikuttan | Krishnapuram Palace | Kuttanad | Mannarsala Temple |
Munnodi Durga Temple | Pathiramanal | Q S T and R Block Kayal | St. George Church,
Edathua | Thrikkunnapuzha Temple | Varanad Devi Temple
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