Kettuvallam is a country
boat that was 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 out of 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.
A houseboat is about 60 to
70 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 ecco friendly; bamboo poles, coconut fibre, ropes, bamboo
mats, carpets etc. |
There are houseboats
with fully furnished single/double/triple bedrooms. Most of
them have sun decks, private balcony, kitchen and toilets.
Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes
a chef and one or more oarsmen. The cuisine is of traditional
Kerala flavour along with local specialties. |
