Alappuzha is a prominent backwater tourist destination in Kerala, attracting hundred thousands of foreign tourists each year. The intricate networks of canals flows their way through the vast paddy fields of Kuttanad. The canal network and the habitat surrounds it give Alappuzha with an alias as Venice of the East.
The region is famous for its seasonal boat races, house boat holidays, beatiful beaches like Andhakaranazhi, marine products and coir industry.
Kuttanadu is known as the rice bowl of Kerala with its vast paddy fields. Kuttanad is surrounded by enchanting backwaters. The inland water streams which flow above land level is an amazing feature of this place. Tour operators conduct houseboat cruises through this inland waterways is an enchanting and most rememberable experience. The backwaters is an essential part for the paddy fields as these waterways supply freshwater for irrigating the rice farms.
It is also a best way to get a feel of the rustic life. Kuttanad is land with lush paddy fields and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Alappuzha Nehru Trophy boat race at Punnamada backwaters is a major crowd puller. It is conducted on the second Saturday of August. Other boat races include pulinkunnu Rajiv Gandhi boat race (On the last Saturday of August) Champakulam Moolam boat race (July), Payipppad Jalotsavam (4th Onam day), Neerettupuram boat race (during Onam).
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