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Introduction 
Alleppey also known as
Alappuzha, one of the best known ports along the coast of Malabar, referred to as the' Venice of the east', is built on the banks of a network of canals. It is a famous trade centre of ancient times.
or Alleppey is one of the exotic backwater sites of India’s southern state
Kerala. History
Before the Dutch took over this place, the Portuguese were the
predominant rulers of this place. Later Maharaja Marthandavarma came into power
and he gave ample importance to the developmental works of the place. Slowly it
became a very busy commercial place attracting merchants from all over. This
resulted in the establishment of a number of coir factories producing
coir-related goods of quality. The first coir factory was developed by an
English sea captain and soon others followed suit. The first Anglican Church was
built in 1816 by the Christian missionaries whose headquarter was in Alappuzha. A historic and romantic name from Kerala's past, Alappuzha was once one of the best known ports along the coast of
Malabar.
Festival
Nehru Trophy Boat Race :- Alleppey really comes alive in the depths of
the rainy season, when it serves as the venue for one of Kerala's major
spectacles- the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race - with raised sterns designed to
resemble the hood of a cobra. More than enthusiastically powered by upto 150
singing and shouting oarsmen, scores of boats take part, and Alleppey is packed
with thousands of spectators. Other events at Payippad and Aranmula also display
the strength and rhythm of Oarsmen who set the Backwaters of Kerala on fire. Best Season
Best season to visit Alleppey is in between of
August to March. The best time to visit Alappuzha is during the winter season.
The months from August–September and February–March are ideal for a visit to
this place. The backwater cruises in the exotic houseboats, which also serve
Keralan cuisine delicacies, are an eternal experience.
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