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One can enjoy the mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunset.
With its fine white sand and freshwater lakes and few buildings in its
vicinity, the beach is a perfect place for pleasurable beach holidays.
It also offers a lot of interesting activities for picnics also. On the southern side of the beach lies the Vijaya park run by the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). Constructed for entertainment purpose of families, this park offers facilities like swimming pool, toy train and bicycle riding. Timings: Open from 1500 - 2000 hours. Entrance fee: Rs 5 for adults, children 3 Rs and Free entrance for children below 5 years. Video permit: Rs. 25; Camera permit: Rs. 5. There is another park known as the sea view park and both these parks have boating facilities. There is another park known as the sea view park and both these parks have boating facilities. Boat rentals for 10 minutes: Round boat : Rs. 10. Pedalboat: Rs. 15. Video permit Rs. 15, Camera permit Rs. 100 respectively. Visitors to the beach can also see the old lighthouse which was too built by Captain Hugh Crawford in 1862 located nearby. But entry to the lighthouse is restricted and it's beams are visible for 25 km out to sea. Near to this beach, there are ruined Remains of old godowns, a temple facing the beach, Bishop's house, Indian coffee house and St Xaviers Chapel at alappuzha beach. Some of the best water sport facilities are available
on the Alappuzha beach. Swimming under the clear blue sky, boating, surfing
are very popular among tourists. Pedal boats and row boats are available
on hire at the boating center near the pier at alappuzha beach. Boating
charge: Rs. 10 for ten minutes. There is an Ice Cream and Soft drinks
parlour near the boating center. |