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With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense and natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the east by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.Today Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting several thousands of tourists each  year.   Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products, and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is a region called Kuttanad. A land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is also called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

 
The Backwater Cruise -Alleppey, "Venice of the East" has a large network of canals that meander through the town. The NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE held every year in August in the backwaters of Alleppey is a major attraction.The Scenic and Sea-Sized 'Lake Vembanadu' is flowing along as the verdant environs  flauked on the shores are  fluriting with  its  ripples. Kannankara , my native place a gifted land of Vembanadu, has its own importance and traditions .The panoramic backwaters of this place attracting the tourists from all over the world. It is located at 22Km to the north of Alleppey and also7Km tothe east of Cherthala.it is enriched with the coconut trees. Main fishes available here are 'Karimeen', Prawn,Crab,etc.' Toddy' and 'Tender Coconut' are the main softdrinks which are produced from coconut tree and so they are cheaply available here.
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