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Introduction:
With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water
river criss crossing it, Alappuzha (Alleppy) is a district immense natural beauty.
Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world, this backwater
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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 foreign 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 the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush
paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in
the world where farming is done below sea level.
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Mamallapuram,Corbett,Diu,Gwalior,Hampi,Jaisalmer,Jodhpur,Kanniyakumari,
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