An intriguing Travelogue On Alappuzha Kuttanad journey starts here,
Alappuzha[Alleppey] -Kuttanad journey beginning with Aluva [Alwaye] on 6.45 AM in KSRTC bus to Vyttila Movement Center. Getting along the Alleppey KSRTC Air Bus from Vyttila that rode to Alleppey through Aroor-Cherthala- Maararikulam.
Reached Alleppey KSRTC bus wait 9.30 AM and had breakfast from close-by regional hotel. After breakfast taking KWA Ferryboat from Boat Jetty [near to KSRTC Bus stand] to Chavara Bhavan in Kainakary. Ticket expenses Rs 8/- per individual for a fantastic boat journey, plainly had a good time travelling through the canals of Alleppey
It is intriguing to see the Shops, Facilities for building by ways of water and particularly School-‘ Boat’, took pleasure in the modification in all elements in ‘Venice of the East’- remembered Lord Curzon [Viceroy Indian Empire 20th Century] who called Alleppey so.
While getting in to Punnamada Lake likewise called Vembanad Lake [Longest lake in Kerala] spotted the VIP structure of prominent Nehru Prize Boat Race (From 1952).
Picturesque appeal of the vastness of the Vembanad Lake and the plant of the paddy fields of Kuttanad, is a visual reward to one’s eyes. Boats passing us in numerous shapes and size- from single seater little boats to big double decker houseboats. It is bold to see the balance of the rider of single seater boats as water in lake and boat remained in practically very same level
Ethnic homes of Kerala architecture in the area was including the appeal to the views of the backwaters. Interesting views of individuals strolling along the narrow courses in between Lake and paddy fields, kids playing in paddy fields, women cleaning up fish to prepare meals for lunch, toddy stores, little stores made with wood slabs and odor of fantastic Sea Food.
Alappuzha is among the unique locations in Kerala since its picturesque seaside stretches, lovely backwaters and peaceful paddy fields.
Reached Chavara Bhavan Boat Jetty by practically 10.30 AM. Area is simply a retrospective of Kerala throughout 1990s with classic environments– young boys and women playing cricket, older individuals strolling in pathways, ducks in water, angler in lake-side, employees in paddy fields. Strolling through the sideways of canals covered with ‘Coir Bhoovastram’- a fantastic discovery by Coir Research study Institute operating at Kalavoor.
Stroll to Chavara Bhavan was the emphasize of the journey. After wishing a while, checked out the well-kept Birth-Home of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara protected inside Chavara Bhavan structure. Conservation consists of not just the memoirs of the saint however likewise the valuable presents from past.
The wonderful architecture particularly the Mugghapp [the facade], roof with coconut leaves, 2 level building with -Araa in the basement kept cool and tidy. The environment inside the birth-house will go back one from 21st century to 18th century. The passage views and the light coming through vertically crossed windows advises of the colonial age.
Went Back To Chavara Boat Jetty and captured the boat to Alappuzha town. Returned from KSRTC Bus Depot Alappuzha by 3PM.
– Modified a post released in Sanchari Facebook Group Page by Joyal Johnson Madassery.
