These canals are situated in Kuttanad. The QST and R Block Kayals (backwards) remind the visitor of the famous dikes of Holland . Here, the habitation and cultivation are made possible at four to ten feet below the sea level. So the extensive land has been reclaimed from backwaters and is protected by dikes built around it for this purpose. These canal cruises will be unforgettable memories. Most of the snake boat races are conducted here. The serene waterways are decorated with palm grove and paddy fields and provide you a beautiful view of village activities.
Access through:
Ferry: QST & R Block Kayals are accessible by boat from Alappuzha (1.30 hrs by motor boat and 30 minutes by speedboat.)
Rail: Alappuzha
Air: Cochin International Airport about 85 km from Alappuzha.
Other destinations for viewing
Boat races
Alappuzha Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada (2nd Saturday of August), Alappuzha Tourism Boat Race (9th January), Pulinkunnu Rajiv Gandhi Boat Race (last Saturday of August), Champakulam Moolam Boat Race (Moolam day of Midhunam - July), Payippad Jalotsavam (4th Onam day - August/September), Neerettupuram Boat Race (Onam - August/September).
