Kerala

[arunsuresh]

Houseboat tourism in kerala

[keralholidays]

Cruise through Kerala in a houseboat!

Have you ever gone cruising in a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala? If you haven't, make sure you do. This one is really a wonderful and unforgettable experience!
Present day houseboats are huge, slow moving exotic barges used for leisure trips, and are in fact reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times. The original kettuvallams were used to carry tons of rice and spices. A standard kettuvallam can hold up to 30 tons from Kuttanad to the Kochi port.

The kettuvallam is held together with coir knots. Not even a single nail is used during the construction of the boat.. The boat is made of planks of jack-wood joined together with coir. This is then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels. With careful maintenance, a kettuvallam can last for generations.

A portion of the kettuvallam was covered with bamboo and coir to serve as a restroom and kitchen for the crew. Meals would be cooked onboard and supplemented with freshly cooked fish from the backwaters.

When the modern trucks replaced this system of transport, some one found a new way that would keep these boats, almost all of which were more than 100 years old, in the market. By constructing special rooms to accommodate travelers, these boats cruised forward from near-extinction to enjoy their present great popularity.

[jack567]

Kerala is a breathtaking place for visit that is located in India. It is famous for its alluring attractions. It's natural places appeals me a lot. I have been there about three years ago with my friends during my holidays. We stay there for two days to explore its numerous places. Many travellers go there each year for having enjoyment. I explored this amazing destination again and again.

[varunindia88]

Alleppey the best destination for Kerala Backwater.

[Sami321]

Kerala is one of the most famous Indian State. I visited there one time before taking the Silicon Valley tour from los angeles. This State is a home of plenty of attractions. Let me share some name of my favorite attractions.
Guruvayur Temple
Paradesi Synagogue
Napier Museum
Alappuzha Beach

[jonymilton01]

Any Kerala tour package is incomplete without a day on the backwaters. Holidaying on Kerala backwaters means to stay on the Kettuvallam or houseboat. Kettuvallam is an integral part of the overall experience that well-planned Kerala travel packages pack in for tourists. It is a unique heritage of Kerala’s traditional craftsmen. Building a giant houseboat by tying huge planks of jackfruit trees is a rare craftsmanship which requires a harmony of skill and meticulousness. Most of the Kerala houseboat packages include stay on 24 meters long Kettuvallams.

These boats were traditionally used to transport goods in the bygone years. Today, Kettuvallam is used for luxurious accommodation as part of Kerala tour packages. Kettuvallams have been adapted to the luxury needs of tourists through modern furnishing without destroying their old-world heritage charm. Generally, a Kerala travel package includes a Kettuvallam with two bedrooms, bathrooms, an open bar, a small kitchen, a bridge, a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and a guide. Kerala travel packages provide Kettuvallams of different sizes according to numbers of tourists.

[samedaytoursin]

Great Posts, this is excellent choice to get the amazing tour planning visit at Kerala. It is the one of best option to enjoy the tourist at there many famous for backwater, yoga meditation and beautiful lakes.