Have you ever gone houseboat cruising on the picturesque backwaters of Kerala. If you haven't, make sure you do this time on the tour to Kerala. It offers you the most exciting, wonderful and unforgettable experience.
The traditional House boats of Kerala called 'Kettuvallam' needs on introduction. They have their own charm. The people who have visited the Kerala before had a lovely time on these traditional house boats. They take you to the fascinating world where you just float in the luxurious setting over miles and miles.
The Kettuvallam are totally eco friendly boats made of bamboo poles, ropes, coconut fiber, bamboo mats etc. The main wood used in the construction of Kettuvallam is 'Anjali'. They are approximately 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. They are mainly furnished with single room, double room or triple rooms. Kettuvallam are mostly yellowish brown in color, which is furnished with cane and wood interiors. Its floors are carpeted with coir mats.
They were earlier used as grain barges to transport the rice grown in the fields alongside the Kerala backwaters. Due to their sheer shape and size, they can carry load which is thrice that of a goods truck. For centuries Kettuvallam has served as a mode of transport because of its accessibility to the remote areas. They are now turned into the luxury boats to promote tourism in the state.
These traditional houseboats are designed and decorated keeping in mind the comfortability of the tourists. They boosts of all the necessary facilities and are described as the mini mobile resorts.
Kettuvallam provides all kind of comfort and relaxation to the tourists. They boosts of a kitchen, western toilets and an upper deck. The cuisine served on these boats includes the local specialties such as fish, pawns and traditional Keralan cuisine. The latest innovation are the small conference rooms on these houseboats.
Kettuvallam are one of the Kerala's main attractions. People attracted by the simplicity and originality of Kerala have brought back the Kettuvallam back to the backwaters. You can book a traditional Kerala houseboat fitted with appurtenance such as thatched roofs along with the dining and living arrangements. The finest way to enjoy the tour to Kerala is hire one these traditional boats and sail among the dancing waves of backwaters amidst the luxurious surrounding.
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