Kuttanad
Kuttanad backwater is also known as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala” because
of the rich harvest of rice in the area made possible by the distinguished
climate supportive of the rice plantations and of course the underwater farming.
The scenic countryside here is a rich crop of bananas, yams and cassava.
Best time to visit : August to October
Kuttanad is the heart of the exotic backwaters of the fascinating costal region
of Kerala. The
place is unique in the sense as it is the only place where
farming is done below the sea level, which is about 1.5 to 2 meters below
sea level. The wondrous landscape of Kuttanad is amazingly sandwiched between
the sea and the hills, stretching across a distance of 75 Km, plainly justifying
its reputation as one of the best Backwaters of Kerala.
The experience of sailing lazily on a vast stretch of labyrinthine water world
in a Kettuvollam (the local term for a houseboat), sitting on the deck of
the huge traditional houseboat of Kerala, is simply a ravishing experience.
Watching villagers usually going on with their life and work, swarthy children
swaying their hands to render their heart-felt greetings and oneself feasting
the soul on the serenity and purity of the beauty of nature offered here,
is just the experience anticipated when a visit to this part of the Indian
peninsula is planned in winters of India.
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