Perumbalam
While visiting Perumbalam island in Alappuzha, do watch betel leaf and peanut farming. Fishing is the prime source of livelihood for the natives of Perumbalam, apart from keeping cattle and weaving palm fronds.
Canoes are the main mode of transport here. You can explore the village on two wheels as part of Responsible Tourism Mission’s carbon-neutral programmes.
This pretty little paradise lies on the Vembanad lake is accessible by boat from Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts.
Contact
Responsible Tourism Mission
Department of Tourism
House Boat Terminal Building
Finishing Point
Thathampally PO
Alappuzha - 688013
Email: rtmission.alp@gmail.com
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
A cruise through the canals of Alappuzha or Alleppey
In Alappuzha, visitors can take the cruise through the canals on a variety of boats including small country boats, luxury houseboats, speedboats and motorboats.
Alappuzha - a popular backwater destination in Kerala
Alappuzha (Alleppey), referred as the Venice of the East, is a world renowned backwater tourist destination. It is famous for houseboat cruise, boat races, beaches, picnic spots, marine products and coir industry.
