Floating dwellings of Alleppey - Experience Water World

Popularly reffered as the ‘Venice of the East’, with a large network of inland canals, Alleppey
(Alappuzha) is one of the most fascinating and visited destinations of Kerala. The beautiful lagoons, silvery beaches and pictorial landscapes will make you melt with the charm of this beautiful place. The backwaters of Alleppy have been magnetizing tourists in a large number across the globe.

House-Boat (Kettuvalloms): Rice boats or Kettuvalloms are country boats that used to serve as a means of transport when most of the places in Kerala were not connected by roadways and railways. But in today’s time, house boats are the most astonishing things that you must relish while your tour to Kerala. A traditional house boat is commonly 85-118 feet in length with a breadth of about 18 feet. The house boats of Alleppy are no less than the 8^th wonders of the world, because of the dedicated workmanship of the person building it. The materials that are used in making this particular this are all eco- friendly like; bamboo poles and mats, coconut fiber ropes, coir carpets etc. Fitted with bio-toilets and solar electricity, these houseboats make certain not to harm any natural and marine species of floras and faunas.

Facilities: The facilities that are provided on board include sundeck, bedrooms with broad windows, dining room, span micro-kitchen and attached eco friendly bathrooms.

Crew-Members: The crew members of the house-boat consist of a chef, guide and an oarsman. The chef cooks some of the finest authentic and culinary delights consisting of veggies and non-veggies stored in a healthier place to ensure about your health. Oarsmen is a person who keeps the house boat clean and guide is a trained person who will show you with the scenic view of the surroundings and will assist you to make contacts with the local villagers passing by. You can also buy fresh prawns and fishes on your voyage with the local fishermen which will be cooked by our chef into an exotic dish. 

On your tour to the backwaters in Alleppey, you will get an opportunity to spend some time far from the hectic and chaotic city life and live some time amidst the natural surroundings. Sail in the enchanting backwaters and relish in the shimmering streams, cascading down to the coastal region of Kerala. One can also enjoy the various aquatic lives on your journey to the thrilling backwaters of Alleppy. The most amazing thing about your voyage to the backwaters of Alleppy is the astonishing view of the surroundings combined with gorgeous palm groves, thrilling backwaters, mesmerizing paddy fields and many more that will allure and magnetize you with their distinctive features.  

The house boats come in three distinct categories including; First class, deluxe class and budgeting class. Using of eco-friendly materials while building made it a popular among the foreign tourist. The backwater tours of Alleppy attract immense numbers of travelers annually, and have been a major source of income for many households residing in the region. Staying in houseboat and voyaging with your family or your loved ones to varied places of Kerala will be your most memorable part of life.