Houseboat (kettuvallam) is a kind of house boat in kerala, india. kettuvallam literally means "bundle" or "package" boat ( kettu means tied with ropes, and vallam means boat - malayalam language).. House boat structure. still, high quality kerala houseboats equipped all the modern amenities in a non-intrusive way are a rarity. truly modern kerala house boats preserve the traditional virtues and adapt to the modern needs. a typical houseboat is about 80 feet long. it consists of wooden planks tied together by coir ropes.. A house boat cruise is a must for any trip to india and certainly to the south. kerala's number one attraction won't disappoint. the key of course is to find a good boat operator through your tour operator or recommendation of a local or someone who has done it before..
For those who can not afford the cost of overnight stay in a houseboat, the shikkara ride in the backwaters of alappuzha or kumarakom in kerala is an excellent option. the shikkara is a traditional open canoe like country boat which has been equipped with bamboo seats and an over head bamboo canopy for shade.. The food is cooked inside the houseboat by a chef and guests can visit the kitchen to check out the food preparation and the kerala houseboat menu. normally traditional kerala food is served with rice, sambar, vegetarian dishes, fish or chicken, pickles, papad , salads and sweets .. Kerala houseboats is a tour operator from alleppey,alappuzha,kerala providing houseboats cruise,motor boat cruise and shikara ride in the backwaters of alleppey,alappuzha and also in the backwaters of kumarakom..
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