Kerala Houseboat Tour: An Experience Of A Lifetime

India Tourism — By NikhilBhide on May 19, 2009 at 18:17

Have you ever wished to explore the rustic village life in Kerala while staying on waters? Have you ever dreamed of watching skiff-fishermen launching their cockleshell boats? Have you ever wanted to spot the large flocks of domesticated ducks waddling down to the water from thatched houses on the banks? – If yes, then Houseboats in Kerala serve as the best possible medium for all your desires.

Kettuvalloms (huge traditional boats in Kerala) were earlier used to carry tonnes of rice, spices and other such materials. In the past few years, these have been reformed as ‘Luxurious Houseboats’ to provide the tourists with the true joy of spending their vacations on enchanting backwaters. Houseboats provide the wonderful opportunity to discover the enchanting backwaters and lively villages of Kerala.

Features of Houseboats

Kettuvalloms are converted into houseboats with using only natural products like bamboo mats, sticks, wood of the aracanut and coconut trees, coir mats, wooden planks etc. Even the arrangement for lighting is done with solar panels.

Modern Houseboats are equipped with all the comforts and amenities of a star rated hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. Each houseboat is also provided with a sun deck, spacious living/dining area, spacious passage, fire extinguishers, safe fuel storage facilities, good quality linen blankets and towels, and professional cooks.

The Vembanad Lake in Kerala is known as the largest backwater stretch of the entire state. It takes you to Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kochi and several other places. These eco-friendly houseboats take you to a journey of the untouched and inaccessible rural Kerala.

The most attractive feature of your Kerala tour is undoubtedly the luxurious Kerala houseboat. These houseboats not only provide the luxurious facilities and comforts of a star rated hotel, but also provide the excellent opportunity to explore the divine green beauty while living on waters. Plan a Kerala houseboat tour while on a Kerala trip and stay as close to the mother nature as possible.

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