Paddy cultivation below sea level, then backwaters and fish! Kuttanad is a perfect spot for kerala tour packages!

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Kuttanad, located at an altitude just below sea level, offers a mesmerizing experience to the Keralites as well as to the tourists. Kuttanad is not only rich in lakes, rivers, streams, canals, paddy fields, and fish.No matter how you look at it, the views of the backwaters that stretch as far as the eye can see are enough to captivate Kuttanad. Kuttanad people have a Kuttanad touch with everything from life to lifestyle and food.

When one hears of Kuttanad, the first thing that comes to the mind of many is the houseboats and paddy fields. There is no other place in Kerala that has attracted so many tourists as Kuttanad. There are many tourists visiting Kuttanad from foreign countries. Kuttanad, with its many specialties, is always a wonder to the tourists. Kuttanad is a place where rich paddy cultivation still exists. That is why Kuttanad is known as the paddy field of Kerala. Kuttanad is also known as the 'granary of Kerala'. Kuttanad is spread over Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts.

Related: Kerala tour packages to Alappuzha

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Kuttanad is one of the fascinators destinations in the map of the tourist of the world. There is no doubt that this place offers a lot to photographers and bird watchers, whether they are just traveling or looking for new places. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most beautiful places in India. The biggest wonder of Kuttanad is the paddy cultivation below sea level. Only two regions of the world have the distinction of being cultivated below sea level. One of them is Kuttanad. Next is the Netherlands. The elevation of Kuttanad ranges from 2.2 m below sea level to 0.6 m above sea level.

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Kuttanad is carp. The carp in the backwaters are in great demand in the world market. It is known for its great nutritional value and taste. If you do not eat carp in Kuttanad, there is no doubt that it will be a great loss. 

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Those who come to Kuttanad to enjoy the unique local food and sights can opt for homestays or houseboats. Many Kerala honeymoon packages are available by tour operators like GoKerala Trip to Kuttanad. For those who have not been able to visit Kuttanad for days, ‘’See Kuttanad’’ is one of the most reliant places to visit.

This is an event organized by the Water Transport Department to see the whole of Kuttanad by boat from Alappuzha at a cost of just Rs 80. Seats are provided for travelers in the Upper Duck and there are 5 services per day. The first service will be at 5:50 am and the last “See Kuttanad’’ service will be at 5:15 pm.

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