Arthunkal Church in Alappuzha

St. Andrew's Church, Arthunkal is one of the famous pilgrim centres located at Alappuzha in South India. Though the Church is named after St. Andrew the Apostle, it is the feast of St. Sebastian that has brought fame to Arthunkal. The Arthunkal Perunnal, or the ten-day annual festival, of St. Sebastian's Church in Arthunkal is a joyous event celebrated with much pomp and fervour. Celebrated in January every year, devotees from different parts of the State throng to the church on the feast days in an ardent display of their faith and devotion.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Cherthala, about 8 km and Alappuzha, about 21 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 68 km

Where to Stay

Resort

Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere

VP II/326 B, Ettupurakkal, Vayalar
Cherthala
478-6613000
8089066001/2

Approximate Distance: 8.89 KM

Resort

Marari Beach Resort by CGH Earth

S.L. Puram
478-2863801 2863809, 2863810, 484-4261711 (Reservation)

Approximate Distance: 8.08 KM

Resort

Alleppey Beach Bay Resort

Beach Road
Andhakaranazhy
8086711429, 9605654446, 9526977666

Approximate Distance: 8.43 KM

Resort

Shanthitheeram Resort

478-2583379 2582295
9495086751

Approximate Distance: 9.35 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.669123, Longitude: 76.300678

Geographical Information

Distance from district headquarters: 2200 m North direction.