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Welcome
to Kuttanadu
Don't miss Kuttanad,
the rice bowl of Kerala. The scenic countryside
of Kuttanad, with its shimmering waterways also
has a rich crop of bananas, cassava and yams,
which accompany the rice bowl as "side dishes".
This is perhaps the only land in the world where
farming is done below sea level. Inland waterways,
which flow above land level, are an amazing feature
of the unique landscape.
Pathiramanal
A small island of
Alleppey (Alappuzha) is a favourite haunt of hundreds
of rare migratory birds, which come from different
parts of the world. The island is accessible only
by a boat. This 10-acre island on the backwaters
is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds
from different parts of the world. According to
mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad
Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the
water made way for land to raise from below, thus
creating the enchanting island, Pathiramanal (sands
of midnight).
Krishnapuram Palace
Krishnapuram Palace
located 47 kms from Alappuzha enroute to Kollam
was built by Marthanda Varma in the 18th century.
This double storeyed palace bears the stamp of
Kerala's unique architectural opulenceIt also
houses Kerala's largest Mural panels. A museum
of antique bronze sculptures and paintings is
another attraction. The Krishnapuram Palace, which
was the residence of the rulers of Kayamkulam
kingdom, is a rare specimen of the Kerala style
of architecture, replete with gabled roofs, narrow
corridors and dormer windows. Renovated some time
in the 18th century, the palace is today a protected
monument under the Archaeology department. Recently
it has been again renovated according to the scientific
techniques prescribed for the protection of heritage
buildings.
Champakulam Church
Don't miss visiting
the Champakulam Church, one of the oldest churches
in Kerala, the St. Mary's Church is believed to
be one of the seven established by St Thomas For
interests sake, the annual feast at this church
falls on the 3rd Sunday of October every year
and the feast of St Thomas is celebrated on March
19th.
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