Historic Churches in Alappuzha

St. Mary's Forane Church, Champakulam

Ancient Forane Church
Alappuzha District

One of the oldest ancient churches in Kerala, St. Mary's Forane Church at Champakulam showcases centuries of Christian heritage, traditional architecture, and backwater setting.

Key Attractions:
Ancient Christian Heritage Traditional Architecture Backwater Church Setting
October-March (Pleasant backwater weather)
160 km

Arthunkal St. Sebastian's Church

Pilgrimage Church
Alappuzha District

Famous pilgrimage site dedicated to St. Sebastian, known for miraculous healings, interfaith devotion, and annual feast attracting thousands of pilgrims from across Kerala and India.

Key Attractions:
St. Sebastian Pilgrimage Miraculous Healings Interfaith Devotion
January (Annual feast - January 20th)
140 km

St. George Forane Church, Edathua

Forane Church
Alappuzha District

Historic Forane Church dedicated to St. George, known for its traditional Kerala church architecture, backwater location, and important role in the Christian heritage of Alappuzha.

Key Attractions:
St. George Devotion Forane Church Heritage Backwater Location
November-February (Best backwater season)
165 km