Houseboats

Kettuvalloms or Houseboats (Rice boats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the kettu valloms went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction. A house boat is about 70 to 100 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet to in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili".

Each houseboat has a three member crew - a chef, driver & cabin assistants. The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavor with the local specialties; delicious local fish. There are single bedroom houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats for four people.and 3 bedroom houseboat for 6 , and 5 bedroom houseboat for 10 People.

The cruise

The spectacular beauty of the backwaters needs no introduction. A cruise along the palm-fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. A guided tour down the backwaters would provide you with a complete and most enchanting experience on the back waters of Kerala and will also reveal to you some interesting facts about the life of local village people. The Kerala Houseboat is the perfect way to experience the calm and unique ecology of the Kerala backwaters.
.Our Standard Houseboats are perfect for budget travellers looking for easy priced holiday options. They are clean, furnished and offers all the basic amenities. You will probably love it for the authentic charm it radiates. But not so for the non-availability of AC! But we see to it that you are comfortable and still have a pleasant stay.

Deluxe Houseboats, on the other hand are larger with more spacious bedrooms, and not surprisingly, on the higher end. These are air-conditioned and have quieter engines, prerequisites a better sleep and overnight stay.

We offer many tour packages of various durations starting from Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kochi, Kollam and Alumkadavu.

You can pick either Deluxe or Standard Houseboats from our catalogues. Facilities includes :

  • Fully furnished living and bed rooms.
  • Separate Dining area.
  • Bed rooms attached with bath rooms.
  • Well equipped Kitchen with an excellent chef.
  • Uniformed and well trained staff.
  • Traditional Kerala, North Indian and Jain food.
  • On board safety precautions.
  • Cruise covers both Alleppey and Kumarakom backwaters.
  • Deluxe category/Luxury category
  • 1/2/3 bedrooms with attached toilets
  • Air-Conditioned / Non-AC
  • Luxurious furnishing and fittings
  • Aesthetically designed superstructure
  • Eco-friendly materials used
  • Cook's service
  • Guides/translators service
  • Negotiable tariffs & Packages
  • Choice of multiple destinations

 

Food and Beverages served in the house boat:

Traditional Kerala style welcome drink and fruits.

* Lunch: Rice with different types of vegetable dishes and fish fry.
* Evening: Tea/Coffee with traditional Kerala style snacks.
* Dinner: Chapatti, Chicken curry/Dal curry with four type of vegetable dish.
* Breakfast: Bread toast-Omelet, steamed banana or Appam with stew or Puttu with Chana masala, Poori with egg curry.