Kuttanad Backwaters - Kerala's Unique Below Sea Level Farmlands

Kuttanad is a unique region in the heart of Kerala's backwaters, recognized for its vast paddy fields that are cultivated up to two meters below sea level. It's a sprawling area crisscrossed by a network of rivers, canals, and lakes, with Vembanad Lake at its core. The main experience here is gliding through these waterways on a traditional houseboat, known as a 'kettuvallam', or a smaller canoe. From the water, you get a direct view into the local life: children going to school by boat, vendors selling vegetables on canoes, and families going about their daily chores along the banks.