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Kuttanad  

  Alappuzha , Kerala.
FREE

  • Landmark
    Category
    Landmark
  • duration
    Duration
    2 - 3 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • bird spotting
    Bird spotting
    Zone
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • staircase
    Staircase
    Available
  • pets allowed
    Pets
    Allowed
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • activity zone
    Activity Zone
    Available
  • ExploreBees
    Children's play area
    Available
  • water games
    Water game
    Available
  • boating
    Boating
    Available
  • ferry ride
    Ferry ride
    Available
  • life guard
    Life guard
    Available
  • life jacket
    Life jacket
    Available
  • lake
    Lake
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • free entry
    free entry
  • adult ticket
    Adult
    FREE
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

The Kuttanad region in Alappuzha district is named the "rice bowl of Kerala" for its picturesque expanse of paddy cultivation which forms Kuttanad-Alappuzha-Kerala the main source of the famous ‘boiled rice’ of the state. located about 30km from the heart of Alappuzha, Kuttanad stretches for 75km from Kollam in the south to Kochi in the north, sandwiched between the sea and the hills.  it holds some geographical peculiarities. It is a vast area of partly reclaimed land, covered with the bright green paddy fields, separated by dikes. The unique feature about paddy cultivation in Kuttanad is that the level of water is a few feet higher than the level of the surrounding land. It's the area with the lowest altitude in India and one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level. The place is an amazing labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers, and rivulets. Lined with dense tropical greenery, it offers a glimpse into the rural lifestyles of Kerala. Kuttanad is a backwater paradise and an ideal destination for a backwater cruise in Kuttanad-Alappuzha-KeralaKerala. It is possible to drift along in a houseboat and enjoy the scenic view of the Kerala countryside. With the Kuttanad region and the Vembanad Kayal nearby, Alappuzha attracts tourists throughout the year.

The criss-crossing canals in the area evoke comparisons with Venice, but the differences are also substantial. Each has an identity of its own. Amongst the notable sights is the palm-covered Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Kayal, which can be accessed through an hour’s cruise by boat from Alappuzha. The district is famous for its snake boat races and also houses a number of historic colonial buildings and a beach.  The most popular route taken to get close and explore Kuttanad is the Alappuzha-Changanasserry road. This road goes through the heart of Kuttanad and gives visitors plenty of options to watch the day-to-day life at Kuttanad. The best thing for a visitor to Kuttanad is that one can take deviations from either side of the Alappuzha-Chanaganasserry road to reach villages, predominantly consisting of farmers. During the harvest season the vast expanse of paddy fields, at some places dotted with islets of coconut trees, will be busy with farmers engrossed in different farming activities; done in the traditional manner. Quite early in the morning itself, one can sight the women folk heading towards the paddy fields carrying their lunch box and sickle, and on the other hand, men could be seen already on the fields till the land, sowing the seeds, getting rid of weeds, diverting water channels, etc.


Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Last Admission 12:00 AM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank
  • swimming dress
    Swimming Dress
  • Food or Snacks
    Food or Snacks

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    2.3 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    3.5 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.8 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    7.0 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    5.5 km
  • hotel
    Hotel
    5.2 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    3.8 KM
  • train
    Train
    3.2 KM
  • taxi
    TAXI
    3.0 KM
  • beach
    Beach
    10.0 KM

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