Houseboat
Houseboat
Traditionally, the houseboat was called kettuvallam, which means a boat made by tyingtogether pieces of wood. Unbelievable as it may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a kettuvallam. Jackwood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fibre ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc .For travel in kerala, these traditional country boats were used as the mode of transport in the early times from the isolated interior villages to the towns. But these boat services have been laid off with the developments taken place in the transport services in the recent past.
Today these giant 80-foot long crafts have been adapted into luxuriously furnished houseboats. A kettuvallam usually has one or two bath attached rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising two oarsmen and a cook. Traditional lanterns are used as lights.Your holiday in this tranquil world is the comfortably furnished houseboats.
Come, check into a houseboat for a memorable cruise along the backwaters of Kerala while you travel to kerala.
Features of Houseboat
Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). They are in top cruise worthy condition.
Each houseboat is provided with a sun deck, spacious living / dining area.
Each houseboat with attached toilets, separate toilets for crew.
Spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen.
Kitchen is properly protected from hazards by fireproofing and fire extinguishers.
Clean environment with a hygienic storage hold, free from insects And safe fuel storage facilities.
Clean good quality linen, blankets, towels etc.
Log books and tourist records are updated regularly and the boat has a valid license.
Log books and tourist records are updated regularly and the boat has a valid license.
The service of professional cooks are available on the boat.
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