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| The backwaters act as a vital waterway for the
transport of goods, people and their products. It is often the
only link between isolated villages and crowded towns. In Kerala,
the total expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 kms, with
a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes from north to south. |
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| A glide in a "Kettuvallam" through
the enchanting backwaters of Kerala is sure to rob your heart.
Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse
of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either
side of the canals are panoramic sights one can never forget.
The Chinese fishing nets, the reminiscent of our past trade
links, are also found on the way. Flocks of ducks, swimming
around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains
as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this unique land. |
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| Kettuvalloms or Houseboats (Riceboats) are country
boats that were used in the early days for the transport of
goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With
the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the
Kettuvalloms went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are
back again as a major tourist attraction. A ride on a Kettuvallom
is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. |
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| A house boat is about 67 feet in length and has
a width of around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that
go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles,
coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main
wood used is "Anjili". The house boats have fully
furnished single and double rooms with sundeck, private balcony
with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with WC. In addition
there is also separate rest room for the crew. Traditional lanterns
are used as lights. The crew includes a chef and two oarsmen.
The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavour with the local specialties;
delicious fish and prawns. There are single bedroom houseboats
for two people, two bedroom houseboats for four people and three
bedroom houseboats for six people. |
| We have tailormade houseboat cruises for you:
Alleppey Round, Alleppey - Kumarakom, Alleppey - Quilon (Alumkadavu).
The above mentioned cruises can operate vice versa. Check in
time : 12 Noon, Check out time : 10.00 A.M. |
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