KERALA HOUSEBOATS - A FLOATING PARADISE

Houseboat (Kettuvallam) is a kind of house boat in Kerala.. Kettuvallam literally means "bundle" or "package" boat ( Kettu means tied with ropes, and vallam means boat - Malayalam language). A house boat is about 60 to 70 feet in length and has a width of around 15 feet in the middle. The boat is made of wooden planks joined and stiched together using coconut fiber ropes. Usually the wood used will be 'Anjili', The roof covering is made of bamboo poles and palm leaves. The outside of the boat is painted using cashew nut oil, which acts as a protective coating. During the time when road and rail transportation was expensive or unavailable, traders used Kettuvallam as a form of main transportation in the inland waterways. The boats had enough facilities for cooking and sleeping for the boatmen. Sometimes boatmen's families also accompanied them. These boatmen were also famous for the folk songs they sang while rowing the boat and for their style of cooking which they developed for the conditions inside the boat.
 

Cruising along the stunning and unique backwaters of Alleppey gives you the most enchanting holidaying experience. The back water cruise along the narrow canals that interweave the rustic villages of Kuttanad gives you the most awesome experience. Hear the ripples of Vembanad Lake and feel completely relaxed in the rustic charm of the villages. It is fascinating to watch the village girls engaged in the various house hold chores in front of every house & men doing their daily works. Enjoy the savor of fresh coconut water; watch the toddy tappers tapping fresh toddy & village folk active in making coir from coconut husk.

These cruises take you through the winding waterways of God’s Own Country, unveiling the colourful culture and customs of remote country side.

Houseboat tariffs are on (all meals and taxes)

The tariff includes accommodation , welcome drink, breakfast, lunch, dinner, sightseeing, cruise and all applicable taxes.

For Deluxe House Boats, AC operates from 9.00 Pm to 6.00 AM. / In case if AC does not work for AC booking, non-AC tariff will be applicable.

Local laws don't permit cruising of ship after 17h00

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