Alleppey (Alappuzha) has a large network of canals
and is the centre for backwater cruises in Kerala. Alappuzha ( Alleppey
) is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes.
Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the
major centers for backwater boat trips.
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Visa Info Passport Info Alleppey ( Alappuzha ) has earned fame in the
commercial world as the world's chief supplier of coir. "Kuttanad"
in Alappuzha ( Alleppey ) is one of few places in the world where farming
is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is
called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerela.
Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills.
Kuttanad is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala. It is here
that most of the snake boat races are conducted and a majority of the
rice boat & houseboat cruises are scheduled.
Situated in Kuttanad popularly known as the rice bowl of Kerala, QST
& R Block Kayals (backwaters) remind the visitor of the famous dikes
of Holland. 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. For this purpose extensive land has
been reclaimed from the backwaters and is protected by dikes built around
it. A leisurely cruise along the canals here is a memorable experience
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