Thathampally
Thathampally is situated in Alappuzha Kerala, South India.
A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, Alleppey or Alappuzha has been known as 'Venice of the East'. Traders from across the seven seas, came to Alleppey in search of black gold and souvenirs.
Alappuzha or Alleppey is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Snake boat races are the most significant traditional event in Alappuzha.House boats locally called "kettuvallam" are available to sail along the backwaters.
Thathampally is an ideal gateway to the Kerala backwaters. Thathampally is home to the picturesque Punnamada Kayal, which is host to the annual Nehru Trophy boat race held in August - September,a major tourist attraction.
Places of interest in Alappuzha are :
Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala.
Pathiramanal, a beautiful little island in the Vembanad Lake.
The Sri Krishna temple at Ambalapuzha, 14 km from Alleppey.
Arthinkal, known for the St. Andrews Church.
Nearest Airport : Cochin ( Kochi ) International Airport.
Nearest Railway Station - Alleppey Railway Station & Ernakulam Railway Station.
