Some travel writers have described this area as the “ Venice of the East” with its criss-crossing canals and waterways which generations have used as the life blood of their community.
From small dugout canoes to public ferries, the local people actively use the extensive network to travel, trade and generate an income.
An area which relies on the various products and byproducts of the coconut tree, rice and fishing the views you will see encompass greenery and water, whichever direction you look.
As well as the larger canals there are small waterways where traditional mansions have been converted into homestays where you can interact with the family, enjoy home cooked food and explore the local villages spreading out on the land behind their home. A number of these agricultural plots are actually floating below sea level and have been constructed by farmers to raise various crops, the most common one is rice.
There are also Backwater Resorts where you can enjoy Ayurvedic Treatments, sunset cruises and a range of local dishes prepared by their chefs