Arthunkal Church - History, Timings & Entry Fee
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#7 of 18 Places to Visit in Alleppey
Distance (From Alleppey): 23 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours
Place Location: About 5 Kms From Tiruvizha Railway Station
Transportation Options: Cab / Bus
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 23 Kms from Alappuzha Railway Station, Arthunkal Church, also known as St. Andrew's Forane Church is one of the oldest churches in Kerala. It is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea
Dedicated to St.Sebastian, this church comes under the Latin order. The Arthunkal Feast is celebrated for 11days. The highlights of the concluding day of the festival include a special ritual in which the devotees crawl on their knees all the way from the nearby beach to the church.
The near by Arthunkal beach (0.5 KM) is a nice place to watch the Sunset. The beach has no commercial activity.
Arthunkal is close to NH47 (near Tiruvizha Railway Station - about 5 Kms) between Alappuzha and Kochi and the highway is connected by frequent buses. Private/Public vehicles are available from the highway to reach the Arthunkal Church.
