Q, S, T and R Block Kayal, Alappuzha

If the very own 'Rice Bowl of Kerala' cannot inject its rustic charm into your heart, nothing else on the planet ever will. Kuttanad is regularly listed among the must-visit destinations in our country and here lies its pristine Q, S, T & R Block Kayals (backwaters). Here, the famous dikes of the Dutch seem to appear out of nowhere. They are the popular flood control system seen all the way around in Europe. With much effort and ingenuity, extensive land has been reclaimed from the backwaters and is protected by dikes built around it. Accessible only by boat, it hosts a wide variety of Snake Boat Races and a cruise here is considered among the finest that God’s Own Country has on offer.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Alappuzha

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha

Where to Stay

Hotel

Lakshmi Hotel & Resorts

481-2523313

Approximate Distance: 8.3 KM

Homestay

Sreekovil Homestay

Near Thottathodu West Bridge
Thondankulangara Punnamada Road, Karalakam Ward
477-2234515
9188718890/9746158063/8089562940/8281574873

Approximate Distance: 6.77 KM

Hotel

Purity at Lake Vembanad

East of Muhamma Police Station
478-2582794 2868762

Approximate Distance: 7.61 KM

Resort

Rhythm Kumarakom

Amankari Road, Kumarakom
481-2525500
9072845000/9072845001/10/40

Approximate Distance: 5.01 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.552, Longitude: 76.40007