Alappuzha formely known as Alleppey.was formed in the year of 1957 and it formely known as Alleppey. One of the best tourist destinations in Kerala referred as the 'venice of Ease' by travellers across the world. Caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a large network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, this backwater country shelters some unique animal and bird life.The vast network of canals provides Alappuzha its lifeline.Alappuzha is the access point of Annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year is one of the best tourist attraction.