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Kuttanadu is a region in the southern state Kerala, India, well known for its picturesque vast paddy fields and its geographical peculiarities. It's the region with the lowest altitude in India, and one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level. It’s also one of the historically important places in the ancient history of South India.

The best way and at times the only one to explore Kuttanad is on boat. Pamba, Manimala and Achankovil are the 3 rivers that crisscross this region before emptying themselves into the waters of the Vembanad Lake. If you can shirk off your inhibitions and get hold of a local fisherman to guide you through the emerald waters on a country boat- nothing like it. While you sail through the waterways, green paddy fields, villages and fishing boats glide past you. Watch the rustic cultivation and fishing methods like you have till now seen only on the National Geographic and Discovery channel. The places that can be visited on a tour to Kuttanad are listed below.
Vembanad Lake, Ramankarry, Kaipuzha, Kumarakom, Edathua, Mampuzhakkary, Neelamperoor, Kainadi, Kavalam, Pulincunnu, Veliyanadu, Vezhapra, Kunnamkaryy, Kidangara, Muttar, Neerettupuram, Thalavady, Changankarry, Champakkulam, Nedumudy, Moonnatummukham, Venattukad, Kayalppuram, Moncompu, Manalady, Koduppunna, Pullangadi.

Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala because of her wealth of paddy crops, is at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of banana, cassava and yam.

This is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done 1.5 to 2 m below sea level. Inland waterways which flow above land level are an amazing feature of this region.

Alappuzha is the nerve centre of the backwaters of Kerala. Kuttanad is an expanse of water-logged land lying below sea level. Often the level of water here is higher than that of the green paddy fields on either side.

Kuttanad bears strong resemblance to Holland in terms of geographical features. Three rivers - the Pamba, the Manimala and the Achankovil - crisscross this region.

Until a few years ago, water was the main mode of transport. Today buses and trains ply the region. However, the landscape is so unique that a boat trip through Kuttanad is an unforgettable experience - bustling rural life on the banks of the rivers, green expanses of paddy fields and shady coconut grooves.

Kuttanad is one of the tourists place in kerala and also beautiful place which can make journey through Kerala Lines

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