Sunday, 27 January 2013

Houseboat in Kerala

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Kerala, God’s own country, is situated in southern most part of India. Kerala is known for its spectacular beauty and marvelous backwaters. A ride in a houseboat or Kettuvallam is the precise way to enjoy both of these at the same time. A smooth cruise through calm waters of the beautiful rivers lets you enjoy the lush green environment around you sitting in the comfort of a well-set bedroom.

Kettuvallams are renovated cargo boats with all the modern facilities for an alluring experience. The boats are made up from different kinds of wooden planks put together. Amazingly, not even a single nail is used in its construction. Jack-wood planks are put together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew-nut shells.

Completely modified to meet at the necessities of modern life, these houseboats emanate luxury and comfort. These houseboats are adequately furnished with an open lounge, bath-attached bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. A cook, a Captain and an Oarsman make up the crew for every houseboat making your stay comfortable and pleasurable. The cooks in the houseboats are the best in the business and offer delectable local cuisines.

Kollam, Alleppey (Alappuzha), Kottayam and Kochi (Cochin) make up the major part of the 900 km backwater network of Kerala. The cruise takes you through various beautiful lagoons, canals, and scenic waterways fringed by palm tress. On the way, observe the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, temples and coconut groves.
We can sum up the experience of staying in Kettuvallams in one word – absolute.

How to Reach Kerala

By Air:
Kerala has three domestic airports. Trivandrum (Capital City), Fort Kochi and Kozhikode offer regular flights to most parts of the country.

By Train:
There are numerous railway stations in Kerala. Trivandrum and Fort Kochi are the most convenient ones to reach. Trains to all the important parts of India are available.

By Road:
Kerala is well connected to other parts of South India by a number of National Highways. NH-17, NH-47 and NH-49 are roads par excellence, so the state is easily accessible by road from many parts of the country.
 Fact Files : Kerala Houseboat
Best Places for Cruise : Malabar, Kochi, The Western Ghats, Kuttanad, Travancore.
What to See : Theyyam in the Kanur Kavus, Elephants at Punthur Kotta, Wildlife Viewing from a Boat, a walk in St Thomas Foot steps, Different Houseboats.
Don't Miss :Stay in House Boats, Paddy Field Walks, Late night Kathakali in Thiruvalla.
Wild Life Attractions :See a number of Siberian Storks, Egrets, Herons, Darters and Kingfishers at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - an Ornithologist's Paradise.
Must Experience :While visiting Backwater Village, blend with the lifestyle of the Villagers.
Inside Tip :Go for a prior booking of the houseboat as there is always a high demand.
Shopping :Spice Shopping at Kumily, Tea Shopping, Kasargod Saris, Pottery from Nilambur.
What to Eat :A Variety of Fishes, Crabs and other Sea Food Cooked in the Keralite Style.

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