FAQ

Why is Kuttanad below sea level?

The entire region of Kuttanad is not below the sea level. There are parts of backwaters in and around Kuttanad that were reclaimed for paddy (rice) cultivation. Some of the such famous paddy field stretches here in Kuttanad are the Rani, Chithira and Marthandam paddy fields, named after the members of the royal family of Travancore. These names were given by Muricken, popular as the 'king of backwaters' who takes the credit for reclaiming such vast area for paddy cultivation.