The region is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'.To see this region you can get into a boat to Changanacherry (2 1/2 hours) from Alappuzha. It's route passes through Kuttanad. This area is unique in the world where farming is done below sea level. For the major period of the year, most of the land remain under water. During the rains, water rises to submerge most of the farm area and at other times the farm is deliberately flooded in a controlled manner to facilitate rice farming. During the rains the top soil and minerals from the highlands are washed away and deposited here making this area highly fertile.
Monsoon is very active in Kuttanad, during June, July, August and also during October and November. The rhythms and music of heavy rain and wind, fully flowing rivers and canals, are nature's gif to be enjoyed.
Monsoon is very active in Kuttanad, during June, July, August and also during October and November. The rhythms and music of heavy rain and wind, fully flowing rivers and canals, are nature's gift to be enjoyed.
Where to stay
There are fabulous Hotels dotted all over Kuttanad which offer comfortable accommodation to tourists of all categories. Different packages of accommodation ranging from the economy class to medium and premium classes are available in these resorts. Tariffs vary according to the extent of facilities and amenities such as lawns, swimming pools, air-conditioning, restaurants, room service and conference halls that are available in different hotels
Bed and breakfast accommodations and paying guest facilities too are available in most hotels.
