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Introduction
Located in the centre of the Kerala backwaters, Kuttanad is renowned as the Rice Bowl of Kerala for its affluence of paddy crops. This 75 km stretch of land is nestled between the vast tranquil sea and the imposing hills. While on a tour to Kuttanad, sail on the glittering waterways of Kuttanad to explore this picturesque countryside which yields rich crops of banana, cassava and yam.
Geographically, Kuttanad closely resembles the Netherlands, with three rivers - the Pamba, the Manimala and the Achankovil - crisscrossing the region. Your tour to Kuttanad will be a memorable one as you witness the incredible feature of inland waterways flowing above land level. Kuttanad is probably the only place on earth where farming is done 1.5 - 2 m below sea level.
Tourist Attractions
Following are some of the famous tourist attractions, which you can explore while on a tour -
Backwaters: Kuttanad is the most scenic backwaters destination in Kerala. A boat trip through Kuttanad past the lively rural life on the river banks, lush green paddy fields, narrow canals and coconut grooves is a remarkable experience. The intricate maze of water bodies includes lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets.
Snake boat races: It is in Kuttanad where most of the snake boat races of Alappuzha are conducted. Held every year around the time of the Onam festival, during the race giant snake boats called Chundanvalloms compete against each other for the prestigious Nehru Trophy, donated by former Prime Minster of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
How to Reach
Come on a tour to Kuttanad, using the following means of transport -
By air: The nearest airports are the Cochin International Airport (85 km) and The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (150 km).
By rail: The closest railway stations are Alappuzha and Changanacherry.
By road: Well-connected by a vast network of roads, you can travel around Kuttanad in local buses and auto-rickshaws.
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