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 "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha (Alleppey) is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerela. Kuttanad stretches for 75 kms sandwiched between the sea and the hills. |
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| § Champakulam |
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The water logged village is also the place of oldest angadi (market) known as Kalloorkkadu angadi. The St. Mary Forane Church built in 427 A D is another major attraction famous for its beautiful mural paintings for both tourists and believers. |
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| Weekend Getaways Around Allepey |
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| § Ambalapuzha |
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 It is situated 14 kms away from Alleppey. In its architectural features, the Sreekrishna Temple confirms the typical Kerala style. The temple is famous through out Kerala for 'Palpayasam' milk porridge of exceptional sweetness offered to the deity. |
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| § The Vembanad Lake |
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 It is 16 kms from the Kottayam town. Kottayam has a vast network of rivers and canals, which empty into the great expanse of Vembanad Lake . The lake is an enchanting picnic spot. A fast developing backwater tourism provides boating, fishing and sight seeing facilities. |
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| § Karumadikkuttan |
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 Situated 3 kms east of Ambalapuzha, this village is known for its 10th century Karumadikkuttan statue, a black granite figure of the great Buddha, and the founder of Buddhism. There are many interesting legends connected to this idol. |
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