Alleppey express Beautiful Kerala Tour Sj5000 camera video4

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Alleppey Express is one of the oldest trains in the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways that runs from Chennai to Alappuzha. The train was introduced in 1944. The Government of Kerala, in 2012, has officially asked an extension of this train to VIkram Sarabhai Terminal in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram. Alleppey Express earlier used to run from Chennai to Kochi until it was extended to Alleppey The train's assigned number is 22639. The corresponding Chennai Express runs from Alleppey to Chennai (train number 22640) Coaches 2 2-tier AC coaches 4 3-tier AC coaches 12 second class sleeper coaches 5 General Compartment Train Alleppey Exp - 16041 from Chennai Central to Alleppey passes through following stations: Chennai Central, Arakkonam, Katpadi Jn, Jolarpettai, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur, Coimbatore Jn, Podanur Jn, Palghat, Ottappalam, Wadakancheri, Punkunnam, Trichur, Irinjalakuda, Chalakudi, Divine Nagar, Angamali, Alwaye, Idaplli, Ernakulam Town, Eranakulam Jn, Turavur, Shertalai, Alleppey Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the state's economy. Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination, with most tourism circuits concentrated around the north of the country. Aggressive marketing campaigns launched by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation—the government agency that oversees tourism prospects of the statelaid the foundation for the growth of the tourism industry. In the decades that followed, Kerala Tourism was able to transform itself into one of the niche holiday destinations in India. The tag line Kerala God's Own Country was adopted in its tourism promotions and became a global superbrand. Kerala is regarded as one of the destinations with the highest brand recall. In 2010, Kerala attracted 660,000 foreign tourist arrivals. Kerala is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries. Other popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Kappad, Cherai and Varkala; backwater tourism and lake resorts around Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam; hill stations and resorts at Munnar, Wayanad, Nelliampathi, Vagamon and Ponmudi; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar, Parambikulam and Eravikulam National Park. The "backwaters" regionan extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam, also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, and Mattancherry Palace, are also visited. The city of Trivandrum ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala.To further promote tourism in Kerala, the Grand Kerala Shopping Festival was started by the Government of Kerala in 2007. Since then it has been held every year during the December January period. The state's tourism agenda promotes ecologically sustained tourism, which focuses on the local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering and personal growth of the local population. Efforts are taken to minimise the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Adyanpara Falls, near Nilambur Aruvikkuzhi, near Maramon, Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District Aruvikkuzhi, near Pallickathode, Kottayam District Athirappilly Falls 80 ft Charpa Falls Cheeyappara Falls, near Adimali Chethalayam Falls, in Wayanad Kumbhavurutty Falls in Kollam district Lakkom Water Falls Madatharuvi Falls, near Ranny in Pathanamthitta District Marmala waterfall Meenmutty Falls, Thiruvananthapuram Meenmutty Falls 984 ft , in Wayanad Mulamkuzhi, near Malayattoor in Ernakulam District Panieli Poru waterfalls Ernakulam Palaruvi Falls, 300 ft in Aryankavu near Punalur in Kollam district Pattathippara Falls Perunthenaruvi Falls Siruvani Waterfalls Palakkad Soochipara Falls 656 ft Sentinelrock falls, in Wayanad Thommankuthu Falls, near Thodupuzha Thusharagiri Falls Valara Falls, near Adimali Vazhachal Falls, near Athirappilly Vazhvanthol waterfalls Trivandrum Major Lighthouses Vizhinjam lighthouse Thiruvananthapuram Anjengo lighthouse Thiruvananthapuram Tangasseri Lighthouse Kollam Tallest in the state Kovilthottam Lighthouse Kollam Alappuzha Lighthouse Alappuzha