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This is known as the Venice of the East,
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays,
beaches, marine products and coir industry. A singular
characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad.
The Granary of Kerala, Kuttanad is perhaps the only place
in the world were farming is done below sea level. This
is one of the most unique features of this place. |
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Houseboat, Alappuzha
Tour With the Arabian sea on the west and a vast network
of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing
it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty.
Referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from
across the world, this backwater country is also home
ot diverse animal and bird life.
By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has
always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history
of Kerala. Today, Alappauzha has grown in importance
as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands
of foreign tourists each year.
Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat
holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
A singular characteristic of this land is the region
called Kuttanad.
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Kuttanad:
Kuttanad, known as the rice bowl of Kerala because
of her wealth of paddy crops, is the very heart
of the backwater. The scenic countryside here
is a rich crop of bananas, yams and cassava.
This one of the places in the world
where farming is done below sea level. Inland
waterways which flow above land level is an amazing
feature of this unique land. |
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