Zone: South
Telephone Access Code: +91 477
ffectionately nicknamed the 'Venice of the East' by travellers from across the world, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Embraced by the Arabian Sea in the west and a network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, this backwater country is home toa vibrant animal and avian life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always carved out an exclusive place for itself in the maritime history of Kerala.
District Tourism Promotion Council Ph: 2253308
Tourist Information Office, Dept. of Tourism Ph: 2260722
road: Alappuzha KSRTC Bus Station, Enquiry Ph: +91 477 2252501
By rail: Alappuzha Railway Station, Enquiry Ph: +91 477 2253965
By air: Thiruvananthapuram (150 km) & Nedumbassery, Kochi (88 km)
Altitude: Sea level
Area: 1,414 sq. km
Population:2,109,160 (2011 census)