Houseboats ( Kettuvalloms ) of Kerala
House Boat Holidays in India, The Houseboats of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length, retrieved from being lost to the State altogether. Once they ruled the backwaters, poled along by one or two men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other commodities. But in the recent times, the kettuvalloms have been replaced by more and modern modes of transport, relegating them to neglect and decay.
It takes great skill and meticulousness to construct these giant Houseboats by tying huge planks of jack wood together. Curiously enough, not a single nail is used in their making of a houseboat. There used to be an entire clan of artisans who were involved in kettuvallom construction. Today, an innovative holiday idea has restored these majestic representatives of a unique culture and with them their makers.
The Kerala houseboats that cruise these emerald waterways are an improvisation on the large country barges which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by. Modified to meet a novel concept of holidaying, the kettuvalloms ( houseboats ) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one or two bath attached bedrooms and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly, merging smoothly into the panorama. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - usually a cook, guide and oarsman.
Destination Covered : Kochi - Periyar -Kumarakom - Houseboat - Mararikulam - Kochi
Duration : 08 Days - 07 Nights
Day 01: Arrive Kochi.
A traditional welcome awaits your arrival at the international airport. Assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, Sunset Harbour cruise on the world famous Kerala Backwaters. Overnight in Koch
Day 02: Kochi
House Boat Holiday packages in india, Morning city tour of Kochi visiting St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace, Evening, enjoy Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Kochi
Day 03: Kochi - Periyar
Morning, proceed to Periyar. On arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon boat-ride /Jeep safari / Elephant safari in to the Park. Overnight in Kochi
Day 04: Periyar - Kumarakom
Morning, drive to Kumarakom. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Late afternoon Sunset boat cruises on Lake Vembanad. Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 05: Kumarakom - Alleppey
Houseboat Holidays, Morning proceed to Alleppey. Embark on houseboat on arrival. . You will have traditional lunch on Board. Cruise through various villages. Night Anchor. Enjoy dinner on board. Overnight on Houseboat.
Day 06 : Houseboat - Alleppey - Mararikulam
House Boat Holidays in India, Morning, cruise to Alleppey. Disembark on arrival. Proceed to Mararikulam. On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Mararikulam
Day 07 : Mararikulam
Houseboat Holidays, Full day enjoy the beaches on Arabian Sea. Overnight in Mararikulam
Day 08 : Mararikulam - Kochi ( By car)
House Boat Holiday packages in
india, Departure Kochi Transfer to Kochi airport to board flight for next destination.
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