GEOGRAPHY OF ALLEPPEY. Backwater Resort in Kerala, Resorts in Alappuzha, Riverfront Homestay in Kerala, Riverfront Resort in Kerala



Alappuzha more popularly called Alleppey has diverse geographic features. It’s known for its ultimate natural beauty comprising of several types of water bodies. Alappuzha covers a total of 1414 sq. km area, located between 9.5 degree North Latitude and 76.33 degree East Longitude. To the South of Kochi and west of Kottayam, the district of Alappuzha situates. There is no forest and major hills in the district except some small hillocks scattered at the east of the district. Many areas of the district are in the low region, since it’s situated directly by the side of the Arabian Sea.

Rivers in Alappuzha

The beauty of Alappuzha remains in the water bodies.  Those criss-cross water bodies on the land make it a heavenly enchanting place. Numerous fresh water rivers, canals and lagoons and of course the coastal line with several backwaters make the town most beautiful. The most important water bodies in Alappuzha are Manimala, Achankovil and Pamba rives and the Kayamkulam and the Vembanad lake.

The Manimala River goes through villages of Manimala, Kaviyoor, Mallappally, Thalavadi, Kalloppara, Kozhimukku and Champakulam and then joins the River Pamba in Muttar which originates from the Mothavara hills. 91.73 kms is the total length of the river. River Pamba falls in the lake of Vembanad which originates from Peerumedu. The total area it flows though is 1987.17 Sq. Kms. While it’s total length is 74.02 Kms. From Achankovil River which is also known as Kulallada River has its origin Pasukida Mettu and the catchment area of this river is 1155.14 Sq. Kms. The length of the river is 32.19 kms.

The LakeVembanad is the most important lake in Alappuzha, which is also the most significant west coast canal system in India. The Vembanad lake has an average breadth is 3.1 Kms and total length of the lake is 84 kms, which starts from Alappuzha the ends in Kochi.

Rivers like Achankovil, Pamba and Manimala etc. also flow into the Vembanad Lake, which is also the largest mud regulator in the country. Variety of beautiful rows of palm and coconut trees and other lush vegetation are there in the centre of the lake. The land in between the lake is called Pathiramanal meaning the mysterious sand-belt of midnight.

Another important lake in Alappuzha is the Kayamkulam Lake which lies both in Alappuzha and the Kollam district which provides public transport. Alappuzha also has several canals. The most important canal which is used for the navigation system is the Vadai Canal.


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