Pulincunnu

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latd = 9.28 | longd = 76.19
state_name=Kerala
district= Alappuzha district
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Pulincunnu is an island in the Pamba River in the state of Kerala, in southern India. Pulincunnu is located in the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha District. The scenic beauty of the wide river ride through the Pampa river is the reason why this route is one of the most favoured by houseboats tourism operators in Kerala. It is part of the Kerala Backwaters, a network of lakes, wetlands, and canals.The famous Rajiv Gandhi Trophy boat race is held here every year during the months of October-November.

Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad is an Engineering college in Pulincunnoo.

History

Kanjickal, Vachaparambil and Purackal are the 3 main prominent and ancient group of families in Pulincunnu. They had settled over here for more than 600 yrs...

Akkathara House is one of the prominent group of families that portray the history of this scenically beautiful island town.The main residents of this Akkathara House are the descendants and followers of Christianity through the Syro Malabar Christians in Kerala.

Geography

Tourist facilities

Gallery

References

External links

* [http://www.cucek.cusat.ac.in Cochin University College of Engineering]

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