KERALA HOUSEBOAT CRUISES

Experience the Backwaters of Kerala on board the ‘Kettuvallams’- traditional rice boats of Kerala. Kettuvallams are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 ft in length.  Once they ruled the Backwaters, poled along by one or two men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other commodities. Originally intended to carry men and cargo through the circuitous inland waterways of Kerala, these modified Houseboats are made of locally available palm trees, areca nut, bamboo and natural materials. Curiously enough, not a single nail is used in their making.

The houseboats are luxuriously furnished with spacious living / dining areas and cozy bedrooms- well furnished with fans, A/C & attached modern toilets.  A well-equipped and hygienic kitchen with expert cooks, provide a variety of local cuisine.

Cruise through the famous Alleppey backwaters, into the Vembanad Lake to Kumarakom and along the shores of the Kuttanad paddy fields – one of the rare instances of paddy fields cultivated below the sea level.  

Stop along the way at a ‘chayakada’- tea shop or stroll along the paddy fields.  Try your hand at fishing and your fresh catch will be cooked for you on the spot. Laze around on the deck and catch up on your reading.