Kuttanad is a locale covering the Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta Regions, in the territory of Kerala, India, notable for its tremendous paddy fields and geological characteristics. Kuttanad is generally significant in the antiquated history of South India and is a significant rice maker in the state. Ranchers of Kuttanad are renowned for Biosaline Cultivating. Kuttanad individuals are much of the time participate in social occasions mussels, gathering lime shells, boat paddling, and coir making as per the season.

       Kuttanad looks very similar to Holland's geological highlights. Four of Kerala's significant streams, the Pamba, Meenachil, Achankovil, and Manimala stream into the locale. It is notable for its boat race in the Punnamada Backwaters, referred to in Malayalam as “Vallamkalli”.Ramankary, Puthukkary, Amichakary, Oorukkary, Mithrakary, Mampuzhakary, Kainakary, Chathurthiakary, and Chennamkary are some natural spot names in Kuttanad. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala in the Alappuzha region contains over 20% of India's streams by length. It is Kuttanad and its streams; backwaters, trenches, and streams made the seaside belt of Kerala rich with water.

                 Tremendous stretches of verdant paddy fields entwined with the mitigating backwaters are a stunning sight. These paddy fields on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Alappuzha and Kottayam change their variety as per the season. You can see a reviving green stretch of paddy field in the Rainstorm and a brilliant yellow variety in the colder time of year.

The most ideal way to encounter Kuttanad is through houseboats. it is an important source of income. Many should not know about the way that Kuttanad is among those spots in reality where cultivating is finished beneath ocean level. Kuttanad, set at a rise of 2.2 m underneath ocean level, is the absolute bottom of India. Covering Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta locale, the area is otherwise called the Rice Bowl of Kerala as rice cultivating is a significant practice here.

Kuttanad backwaters are viewed as heaven for the backwaters and the travelers arriving at this entrancing area are staggered by the normal magnificence sprinkled in its huge scenes. Found fundamentally around the hypnotizing Vembanad Lake, houseboat travels are among the most ideal ways to investigate this flawless region. There are more than 200 extravagance boats present in Kuttanad. The essential backwater of Kuttanad allows the guest to investigate and figure out the natural way of life and age-old customs of Kerala.
                         The most effective way to encounter Kuttanad is through houseboats. Each guest here gets effectively charmed with wide-open perspectives and paddy fields. Crossing through Alappuzha backwaters using houseboats, you'll be hypnotized by the perspectives on the influencing coconut trees. When here, you'll get to encounter the valid side of rustic India and the customary national way of life. The spot is
 additionally noted for its popular boat race in the Punnamada Backwaters, known as Vallamkali. 

HOW TO REACH KUTTANAD

  By air: The closest air terminal to Kuttanad is Cochin Global Air terminal, which is around 85 km from Alappuzha.
By rail: Alappuzha rail route station is the closest to the district.
Visiting the little villages in the district can be a groundbreaking encounter.