Alleppey Lighthouse - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Alleppey Lighthouse
Built in 1862, Alleppey Lighthouse(Alappuzha Lighthouse) is the first of its kind on the Arabian coast of Kerala. Alappuzha, where the lighthouse stands was one of the busiest ports and centers of Kerala during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Attractions Near Alleppey Lighthouse
Alappuzha Beach
0.37km from Alleppey Lighthouse
Marari Beach
12.23km from Alleppey Lighthouse
Rated as one of the worlds top five HAMMOCK BEACH by National Geographic Survey. Peaceful place, good climate, away from the city crowd.
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
13.41km from Alleppey Lighthouse
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is a Hindu Temple believed to be built around the 15th-17th century in the typical Kerala Architectural Style. The idol at the temple is of Parthasarathy with a whip in the right hand and a sacred conch in the left. Parthasarathy is a form of Lord Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna during the Kurukshetra war mentioned in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Vembanad Lake
14.25km from Alleppey Lighthouse
Largest lake in Kerala where visitors can cruise through in houseboats.
Pathiramanal Island
15.53km from Alleppey Lighthouse
A lush green island in the middle of a lake, home to many species of birds.
Kuttanad
18.16km from Alleppey Lighthouse
Kuttanad is a region that is well known for its vast paddy fields. The region has the lowest altitude in India and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried on around 1.2 to 3.0 meters (4 to 10 ft) below sea level. It is a major rice producer of Kerala state.
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