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 travellers
from across the world, this backwater country is also home
to 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, Alappuzha 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. A land of lush
paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala
and is one of the few places in the world where farming
is done below sea level.
South
India Tour Packages
Best of Karnataka Tour (Duration
: 8 Days)
(Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore -
Mumbai)