HouseBoat Cruises

Houseboat was also known as “Kettuvallam” which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Unbelievable as it may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a Kettuvallam. Jack wood 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 fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc 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. The Houseboats are fully furnished to attract the tourist, Apart from furnishing they have sun bathing deck, a spacious living room with front view, comfortable bamboo chairs suitable for a chit-chat, a well built kitchen and European model toilets for the convenience of the tourist. Traditional lanterns are used as light for illumination, well designed furniture are arranged inside to have a comfortable stay. Each houseboat has three crew members (Cabin assistant, Chef and Engine driver). We have vast experience in leading backwater tourism based in Kumarakom and Alleppey with a fine fleet of well furnished houseboats, ‘TourKeralaHoliday’ promotes different types of backwater services In alleppey and kumarakom with Single bedroom houseboats for 2pax, Two bedroom houseboats for 4 pax, Three bedroom houseboats for 6pax, Four bedroom houseboats for 8pax, Five bedroom houseboat packages for 10pax, Six bedroom houseboats for 12 pax. Cruising through the backwater and staying overnight on a houseboat supported with a candle light dinner is more exotic and memorable experience during the journey. Cruising along the backwaters of Kerala will be an unforgettable experience in your life time. Meandering streams, chirpy birds, murmuring forests, and the slender breeze of god’s own country makes you feel the heaven is here. Above all, spending a night in the lap of nature inhaling the serene environment will calm your body.