Friday, May 15, 2009

Attractions On Alappuzha Beach

Kuttanad

Snake Boat Races:
The place is now famous for the Snake Boat Races held here every year around the time of the Onam festival. The giant snake boats called Chundanvalloms, race against each other for the prestigious Nehru Trophy. Crowds gather in huge numbers to witness this race, which is also a famous event amongst the tourist population visiting fascinating kerala.
Kuttanad:
Kuttanad is an expanse of water-logged land lying below sea level. It bears strong resemblance to Holland in terms of geographical features.
Water Sports:
Some of the best water sport facilities are available on the Alleppey beach. Swimming under the clear blue sky parasailingand surfing are very popular among tourists. Some tourists could also be seen trying their luck at a game of beach volleyball. The water scooter and high speed boats also offer a lot of thrill to the tourists.
It is the opinion of many that Alleppey along with a few other beaches of Kerala are fast emerging as major water sport destinations of Asia in the near future.

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