Kuttanad, the backwater heartland of Alappuzha, is made out of simple villages by the side of vast paddy fields and numerous canals.
A boat ride through there will not disappoint, to say the least. Best to visit on a sunny day and avoid the peak rainy period. A small canoe will not cost much to hire, where as a large house boat is quite expensive.
The paddy fields have to be protected from water incursion.
Kuttanad is the top in Kerala, when it comes to paddy production.
There is year round availability of water, thanks to the lakes and canals.
There are several locations where you can hire a boat from. Alappuzha is a good starting point for Kuttanad boat travel. There are several agencies or you can talk to the boat crew at the jetty.
There are plenty of boats to choose from as there are many locations where you could hire a boat.
A house boat-
Or even a canoe-
Here is a church by waterside. Access is by boats. You can see a small boat dock by the side of it-
A shop near the water way. Interesting, isn't it?
Villagers transporting grass in a country boat-
Kuttanad is one of the best backwater areas to visit.
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