Alappuzha or Alleppey, is famous for its boat races, Kerala houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala Tourism as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. A host of boat races are held here during the harvest season (between July and September), Also known as the start of kerala Tourism Season. Alleppey or Alappuzha is also known as the “Venice of the East” its was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs.
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