Houseboat in Alleppey | Kerala Luxury Houseboat

Alleppey Houseboats

The Kettuvallam (House Boat in Kerala) is a large floating structure with high loading carrying capacity was a part of Kerala's culture and heritage over the past years. Houseboats could sail harnessing wild energy. A journey through the lagoon is interesting, passing through sleepy villages, busy boat jetties and vibrant celebrations. The boat glides across the shimmering blue waters with gorgeous green and fringed edges.

For centuries Houseboats have been roaming in the backwaters transporting men and materials to different destinations. Due to its sheer size and shape, Houseboats can carry load, which is more than thrice that of a cargo truck. It was the important mode of transportation in coastal Kerala just because of its accessibility to the most remote areas. As time passed the scene changed gradually. Motorized road, rail and air transportation scored over the slow and staid country boat, with people opting for speed over charm.

With Kerala becoming an increasing popular destination for tourists Houseboats have been given a new lease of life. A cruise in the backwaters of Kerala is a remarkable experience, an opportunity to enjoy and contain an unhurried pace of life. Floating along on cool tranquil water one can experience at hand the unusual representation of Kerala life. Nowadays environment friendliness has become the yardstick gauging the efficiency of transportation. Houseboat is not only economical but also non-polluting and environment friendly. It thus became imperative that this mode of transportation be developed further and encouraged.

The tourist demand for an experience to get a feel of the Kerala shores brought the Houseboats back to the waters. They were attracted by the simplicity and the originality of the form. The tourist loved the slowand leisurely movement more than the monotonous motion of the mechanized ones. These were non-luxurious, non-mechanized simple traditional boats.

The Houseboats takes one to a fascinating cruise at a leisurely and relaxing pace. Relishing the Traditional Kerala cuisine and dishes made out of local fishes, served by the crew members.