Experience the serene beauty of Kerala's backwaters on a Kuttanad cruise, where traditional houseboats navigate tranquil waters lined with lush greenery and coconut palms.
Currency
INR (โน)
Best time to visit
November to February
Languages
Malayalam ยท English
Coordinates
9.531ยฐ, 76.319ยฐ
Key facts
1Kuttanad is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala' due to its high rice production.
2The backwaters here are a labyrinth of canals, rivers, and lakes, covering approximately 900 km2.
3Cruises typically last from a few hours to several days, offering accommodation and catering on board.
Timeline
19th Century: The first houseboats, known as 'kettuvalloms', were used for transporting goods and people along Kerala's backwaters.
1980s: Tourism in Kerala began to flourish, leading to the conversion of kettuvalloms into luxury houseboats for leisure cruises.
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Local dishes
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Appam with stew
Fermented rice pancake served with a spicy coconut-based stew.
Where: Local breakfast joints in Kuttanad
When: morning
Price: โน50
Puttu and Kadala Curry
Steamed rice cake served with a spicy chickpea curry.
Where: Local breakfast stalls in Kuttanad
When: morning
Price: โน60
Karimeen Pollichathu
Spicy fish curry made with pearl spot fish, cooked in a banana leaf.
Where: Local restaurants and homestays in Kuttanad
When: afternoon
Price: โน150
Thalassery Biryani
Aromatic rice dish with mutton or chicken, cooked in a sealed pot.
Where: Local restaurants and hotels in Kuttanad
When: afternoon
Price: โน180
Banana Chips
Fried slices of ripe banana, a popular evening snack.
Where: Street food vendors and local shops in Kuttanad
When: evening
Price: โน20
Pazham Nirachathu
Fried ripe banana coated with a sweet coconut and jaggery mixture.
Where: Street food vendors and local shops in Kuttanad
When: evening
Price: โน10
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Kuttanad Coir Products
Handmade from coconut husks, these eco-friendly products like mats, baskets, and dolls are a symbol of Kuttanad's traditional craftsmanship.
๐ Kuttanad Coir Village, near Kainakary
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Banana Chips
A popular local snack made from ripe bananas, deep-fried and salted, often served with tea or as a light meal.
๐ Local markets in Kuttanad, like the one at Changanassery
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Kuttanad Kasavu Mundu
Traditional white and gold-bordered mundu (sarong) worn by men and women in Kerala, symbolizing the region's cultural heritage.
๐ Textile shops in Kuttanad town
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Kuttanad Bronze Artifacts
Intricately crafted bronze idols, lamps, and decorative items, reflecting the region's rich temple culture and artistic tradition.
๐ Art galleries and shops in Kuttanad, like the one at Thalavady