Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple(famous for ambalappuzha paal payasam)
Kuttanad - Rice bowl of Kerala
Within the perimeter of Alappuzha, a good number of unparalleled attractions

Kumarakam/Pathiramanal
Travel to kumarakom through waters catch the dazzling sceneries of bluish mangrove plantation. The bird Sanctuary and the Silver spread of scintillating backwaters roam over the little island of the Pathiramanal.

Mannarashala/Nagaraja Temple
Situated 32 kms south of Alappuzha near Harippad. The temple is one of the most important centers of serpent Worship in Kerala.

Arthunkal Church
A rare artifice in the Gothic's style, st. Sebastian is worshipped here and the Annual Festival or perunal is famous. 22 kms from Alappuzha.

Amruthapuri/ Vallikavu
You will notice a cross section of the international cosmopolitan culture in Vallikkavu. Quilon where devotees and oriental and occidental throng to the receive the blessings of the world renowned Matha Amrithananda Mayi.This internationally famous incarnation of divinity imparts solace and peace to all by her unparalleled supremacy in the metaphysical plane. It is situated 6 Kms away from Ochira, Kollam District.

Krishnapuram Palace
An old Palace, Kings of KayamKulam Dynasty ruled from here. A museum of antique, sculptures, paintings and bronzes.The famous mural“gajendramoksham” (Blesses Elephant King.) is preserved here.

Chettykulangara Temple
Supposed to be old center of Buddhist faith, the temple is now famous for its splendid annual festival Kettukazha. 100’s of huge figures of horses and bulls made of brightly decorated wood and paper, are displayed.

Karumadikuttan
It is traditionally believed to be a statue of lord Buddha dates back to 14th century. It displays the remnants of an ancient civilization with a rich religious heritage.

Thekkady
From Kottayam (which is locatedjust 50 Kms from alappuzha) traveling around 100 km you will get to thekkady, one of the finest game sanctuaries in the state. A 2 hr journey through the profound Periyaar lake offer beautiful sights of Wild Elephants, wild boars, bison, deer and tiger.

Munnar
A 5hr ride from Alappuzha(via Kottayam) you could reach Munnar, a splendid hill resort in the western Ghats. It is a heaven with salubrious climate. There are lakes, streams and worlds rich vista of tea plantations.