EZHUPUNNA

Ezhapunna is in the district of Alappuzha in the state of Kerela (South Kerela Division) in India. It is about 192
kms away from the capital city that is Thiruvananthapuram, 12 kms away from Pattanakkad and 42 kms north to Allappuzha district.

Ezhupunna is situated on the border of two districts namely, Allappuzha and Kottayam and it is very near to the mystic Arabian Sea, resulting to humid type of climatic conditions.

In the village of Ezhupunna resides the famous Parayil Tharakan Family and it is in this village that the passenger trains halt.

When in Ezhupunna you can have an ultimate holiday experience even in the summers as well as in the winters. Ezhupunna is most famous for its backwaters as they provide us with splendid scenic beauty accompanied with small islands. This will truly give an experience to be cherished all our life. It is because of the beautiful backwaters that Ezhupunna has got many house boats to be offered to its tourists. You can also enjoy watching the shows of traditional dance form of Kerela here which is Kathakali along with various other events organized in the show.

Ezhupunna is very famous for its natural and scenic beauty, the sun sets and sun rises with the stunning backwater lagoons are one of the most attention grabbing things here among tourists. The main attractions of Ezhupunna include temples like the Thaicattussery and Kotheshivapuram which are having a fantastic architectural framework. Ezhupunna is become so famous now that almost all the tourists who travel to Kerela make it a point to visit this village which is blessed by the amenities of nature.   

Ezhupunna has a famous church as well, that is the St. Rapaels Church which belongs to the ancient period and is visited by both the residents and the travelers as well. This spectacular church belongs to the era of the Portuguese and it is since then that it has become a tourist attraction of the village. Ezhupunna is a place to holiday with the family as well as with friends as it has a lot to offer to every traveler.

Ezhupunna has a very famous lake named Kulam which offers boating as well. People of Ezhupunna usually do Fishing to earn their living and so if you are fond of seafood then you are at the right place as Ezhupunna has got fishes in plenty of varieties. And if you yourself want to indulge in fishing then you can also do that on the backwaters.

Some of the other sightseeing attractions in the nearby area of Ezhupunna include the Kundae tea plantation, Top Station, Devikulam, Rajmalal, Marayoor and Eravikulam National Park etc thereby are the exceptional places to be visited.

However the trip cannot be complete until you explore the lakes, canals, estuaries and lagoons of Ezhupunna, so make it a point to experience the water bodies of the village which have exceptional natural beauty accompanied with them.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

You can make the most of the village Ezhupunna in summers and winters, so mainly October to April months of the year are the best for a visit. However when you think of visiting Kerela, do not miss a chance to visit Ezhupunna as it is only then that you will know what in real senses this article meant.