Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple
 A visit to this temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, will
enable you to witness the typical temple architecture of
Kerala. You can also get the glimpses of the town culture
and taste payasam, if you happen to visit this place during
the festival time of March.
Arthunkal
 Twenty-two kilometres north of Alappuzha near Sherthallai
lies a pilgrim centre, Arthunkal. The town is known for
the St. Andrews Church established by Portuguese missionaries.
Every January the feast of St. Sebastian is held here.
Chavara Bhavan
About 6 km from Alappuzha and accessible only by boat,
Chavara Bhavan is the ancestral home of Kuriakose Elias
Chavara. Today it is a holy shrine and spiritual resort
where thousands of devotees gather for prayers. A 250-year-old
historically important beacon of light is preserved here
in its original form.
Edatgya Church
About 24 km from Alappuzha on the Alappuzha-Thiruvalla
Road stands the Edatgya Church. Dedicated to St. George,
the church was established in 1810. Pilgrims from all parts
of South India visit this church during the annual festival
held in the first week of May.
Krishnapuram Palace
 Forty-seven kilometres from Alappuzha lies Krishnapuram
Palace, a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture.
The palace had been the residence of the rulers of Kayamkulam
kingdom. It was renovated some time in the 18th century
and is complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and
dormer windows. The palace has been declared a protected
monument by the department of archaeology. One of the most
fascinating exhibits here is the 49 sq. metre Gajendra Moksham,
the largest single band of mural painting discovered in
Kerala. The other attractions include a beautifully landscaped
garden in the palace compound and a newly erected Buddha
mandapam, where a statue of the Buddha is housed. |
