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House Boat
These are huge, slow-moving, exotic barges used for leisure trips. The popularity of these Kettuvalloms has returned in the function as major tourist attractions. Many find the Kettuvallom an ideal way of exploring the peace, tranquility and beauty of Kerala’s Backwaters.
These boats were used in the early days to transport goods from villages to the towns. Now converted to beautiful dwellings, they are accommodated with fully furnished bath attached bedrooms, sundeck, open lounge, kitchen and a crew comprising of a chef, guide and oarsmen. Float through the placid waters passing palm fringed canals, lakes and villages and have a close view of the country side and fishing activity in the lake and have the best time of your life
Eco friendly
The Kettuvallam or boat with knots is called so because ropes tied in knots hold the entire structure of the boat together. Unbelievably it may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a ketuvallam. Jackwood planks or Aanjili' are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells. The materials used in the construction of Kettuvallam are organic in nature. Wood is used for the construction of the hull. It is renewable, light and a poor conductor of heat & sound. The interior furniture are either of cane or wood, floor carpeted with coir mat or wood panels. Many houseboats have solar energy panels for lighting at night. Others use lamps suspended at several places, producing a romantic ambience in the evenings. Solar panels are also used for refrigeration and other purposes.
Experience - A luxury in the waters.
House boating can be the most relaxing and unforgettable experience for any age, size or type of people. 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, slipping by in slow motion, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, an occasional country liquor shop, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. A tour down the backwaters would provide you with a complete and most enchanting experience on the back waters of Kerala. Surrounded by its all-natural decor, the houseboat provides the ideal observation platform, not only for underwater life, flora and fauna, and will also reveal to you some interesting facts about the life of local village people and nothing like it if it rains, while you are cozy inside the luxury of the house boat. It will be the most magical moment of your life with water splashing all around and the throbbing rhythm of the rain falling on your rooftop. There is a Kerala that lives along these backwaters burning with its unique culture .For you, as a visitor to Kerala it can be incredibly different experience just floating these backwaters in a country craft and absorbing unusual representation, appreciate the fine level of hospitality and go back home, a new rejuvenated person altogether.
Facilities
House boats are available in all sizes and shapes, the most popular accommodation type being a suite, having one or two bath attached bedrooms, cozy living rooms, kitchenette, an open lounge, deck and a crew comprising oarsmen, a professional chef and guide.
Each houseboat is provided with a sun deck, spacious living / dining area, attached toilets, separate toilets for crew, spacious passages with large windows, some even have projecting sit-outs and balconies.
Kitchens are properly protected from hazards by fireproofing and fire extinguishers.
House boats have recently been modified to meet a novel concept of holidaying they offer a clean environment, modern hygienic toilets, good quality linen, blankets, towels etc. A recent innovation is a small conference room in a houseboat.
There are houseboats of different categories like standard, economy, deluxe, luxury, air-conditioned, non-A/C, etc Interior decorations and fittings differ according to the level of luxury.
Log books and tourist records are updated regularly and the boats have valid licenses.
Cuisine on board
The colorful and vibrant people of Kerala are known for their passion for tastes and love to discover and try new cuisines. Kerala has a distinctive cuisine, which has been influenced by various traditions. You can enjoy the lovely homely food served on board. Fresh Kerala specialties are served onboard by the chef. Seafood - prawns or fish are usually prepared in coconut gravy and spices and is served with rice. The availability of fishes all along the backwater adds special charm to the authentic Kerala cooking.
You can also ask for a typical Kerala breakfast, which is said to be the best in the world, will usually have 'Appam with Egg Curry', 'Puttu with Kadala curry' or Idiyappam with Chicken Curry'. Other south Indian dishes such as Dosa, Iddly etc are also common eateries in Fascinating Kerala Cuisine.
Kerala has a well-developed vegetarian cuisine. You could try out the typical lunch served on a clean banana leaf, which is hygienic and easy to dispose.
Tender coconut water is a refreshing and nutritious drink that is available at all times and most safe to drink.
Crunchy papadams, banana fritters and jackfruit chips are the most common snacks that you can take along and are easily available.
