Alappuzha is a Land Mark between the broad Arabian sea and a net work of rivers flowing into it.Alleppey has a wonderful past. Though the present town owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Rajakesavadas in the second half of 18 th century, District of Alappuzha figures in classified Literature. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms , was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece and rome in B.C and in the Middle Ages. For more historic details please see the page History .Water carnivals using the gigantic snake boats and the country canoes of varying strata have an important role in the community life of the people of the district.As the district has got a vast spread of lakes and canals, there is wide potential for lake side tourism and inland fisheries.Alappuzha is already one of the major spots in the tourism map of Kerala.
