Kuttanad : http://www.neelaearth.com <br />Location: Spread over Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. <br />Attractions: Kuttanad is an expanse of water-logged land lying below sea level. Often the level of water here is higher than that of the green paddy fields on either side. <br />Kuttanad bears strong resemblance to Holland in terms of geographical features. Three rivers - the Pamba, the Manimala and the Achankovil - crisscross this region popularly called 'The Rice Bowl' of Kerala, before flowing into the Vembanad Lake. Until a few years ago, water was the main mode of transport. Today buses and trains ply the region. However, the landscape is so unique that a boat trip through Kuttanad is an unforgettable experience - bustling rural life on the banks of the rivers, green expanses of paddy fields and shady coconut grooves. <br />Getting there: <br />Alappuzha is the nerve centre of the backwaters of Kerala. There are frequent boat services in the Alappuzha - Edathua - Ambalappuzha route covering Kuttanad. <br />Nearest railway stations: Alappuzha and Changanacherry. <br />Nearest airports: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km to the north; Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 150 km to the south. <br />For more details please visit http://www.neelaearth.com
