In India, houseboats as accommodation for tourists are common on the backwaters of Kerala, Houseboats in Kerala, south India, are huge, slow-moving barges used for leisure trips. They are a reworked model of Kettuvallams (in the Malayalam language, Kettu means "tied with ropes", and vallam means "boat"), which, in earlier times, were used to carry rice and spices from Kuttanad to the Kochi port. Kerala houseboats were considered a convenient means of transportation. The popularity of Kettuvallams has returned in the function as major tourist attractions. The hull is made of wooden planks that are held together by ropes of coconut fiber; the usual wood is 'Anjili'. The roof is made of bamboo poles and palm leaves. The exterior of the boat is painted with protective coats of cashew nut oil.
House boat mainly available in Alleppey (Alappuzha) & Kumarakom. House boats are available from 01 Bedroom to 10 Bedroom in single boat.
House boats are well equipped with all modern facilities like well furnished bedroom, attached bedrooms with all modern amenities and a kitchenette and are extremely eco friendly,
Different type of cruises available in House boat
Morning Cruise (09am to 01 pm)
Meals on Board : Welcome Drink & Lunch
Day Cruise (11 am to 04 pm)
Meals on Board : Welcome Drink, Lunch & Evening Tea with Snacks
Over Night Stay (12 Noon to 09 am)
Meals on Board : Welcome Drink, Lunch, Evening Tea with Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast)
