It is early dawn in the great province of kerala.
The endless waterways stretch out in colours borrowed from the sky.
A magnificent houseboat, like a graceful swan, glides forward gently,
careful not to disturb this glorious new beginning.
The wind carries the strain of an oarsman's song, the land wakes up. And life flows on.

Houseboat is a country craft better known as "Kettuvallom" in Malayalam language. These boats were used for the transportation of goods from the isolated villages to the towns in the yester years. With the emergence of more sophisticated transportation, this became less popular. Now these "Kettuvalloms" are back again as a major tourist attraction with lots of modification in the architecture. It is about 70 feet long and has a width about 14 feet in the middle and tapers at the ends.

All these "Kettuvalloms" are being made of wood, bamboo mats, bamboo poles and coir mats etc. The main wood used to manufacture is Arotocarpus. A small engine generally powers the Houseboats.

The boats are fully furnished to attract the tourists. Having one bedroom House boat for two persons, two bedroom House boat for four persons and three bedroom House boat for six persons.

Apart from furnishing they have sun-bathing deck, a spacious living room with front view, comfortable bamboo chairs suitable for chitchat, a well-built kitchen, and European model toilets for the convenience of the tourists.

Traditional lanterns or Electrical lights are using as lights for illumination. Some boats having air-conditioned rooms.

Each houseboat has three crewmembers. Captain, Engine operator and Cook. The cook prepares fresh food onboard. The cuisine includes traditional Kerala flavors along with local specialties.

In these houseboats you are packed with all modern comforts, lets you find out the Enchanting countryside and village life at your own pace. We offer romantic cruise and dreamy night stay on the backwaters. Besides gliding in the houseboats, you could try and exploring, swimming, fishing, bird watching or just lazing in the sun.