Is Alleppey And Alappuzha Are Same?
Yes, Alleppey and Alappuzha are the same place.
🟢 Here’s the difference:
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Alappuzha (അലപ്പുഴ) is the official name in Malayalam (the local language).
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Alleppey is the anglicized (British-era) version of the same name, still commonly used in tourism and by locals in English conversation.
✅ Summary:
| Term | Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alappuzha | Official name | Used in government, railways, maps |
| Alleppey | Popular name | Common in tourism, older documents |
Whether you say Alleppey or Alappuzha, you’re referring to the same beautiful backwater town in Kerala. Let me know if you’d like historical background or why it’s called the “Venice of the East.”