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.
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Explore the other backwater destinations in Kerala. |
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Alappuzha Backwaters
Alappuzha town south Kerala. |
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Ashtamudi Backwaters
Glide over the placid backwater stretch of Ashtamudi in Kollam. |
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Kavvayi Kayal
Kavvayi Kayal In Kannur, an inspiring stretch of water body down the south of Kerala. |
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Kuttanad Backwaters
Kuttanad Backwaters Inland waterways which flow above land level are an amazing feature of this region. |
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Munroe Island
Munroe Island Formed by the backwaters of Ashtamudi Lake and Kallada River this island is named after Colonel Munroe the British Resident of erstwhile Travancore State. |
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Padanna Backwaters
Padanna Backwaters a serene backwater network in the northern most district of Kerala Kasaragod adjoining the backwaters of Valliyaparampu. |
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Picnic Village Kollam
Picnic Village Kollam at Ashramam along the backwater front, is the main centre for recreational activities in Kollam. |
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Qstr Block Kayal
A striking example of the indigenous agricultural engineering know-how,here cultivation and habitation are made possible at four to ten feet below the sea level. |
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Sasthamkotta Backwaters
Sasthamkotta Backwaters Kollam This vast fresh water lake flanked by hills on three sides is the largest of its kind in Kerala. |
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Thiruvallam
Thiruvallam Backwaters enroute Kovalam is famous for its canoe rides. |
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Valiyaparamba
Valiyaparamba Backwaters Fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, Valiyaparamba is fast turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers enchanting boat cruises. |
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Vembanad Lake Kumarakam
Vembanad Lake Kumarakom an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination provides boating fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. |
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Akkulam Tourist Village
Akkulam Tourist Village A backwater destination and a beautiful picnic spot. |
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