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The
Kettuvalloms The Kettvalloms (houseboats) of Kerala are
giant country crafts, measuring upto 80 feet in length,
retrieved from being lost to the state altogether.
Once, they ruled the backwaters, poled along by one or two
men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other
commodities. But in recent times the Kettuvalloms have
been replaced by modern modes of transport, relegating
them to neglect and decay.
It takes great skill and meticulousness to construct these
giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together.
Curiously enough, not a single nail is used in their
making.
There used to be an entire clan of artisans who were
involved in Kettuvallom construction.
Facilities
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Fully
furnished living and bed rooms
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Separate
Dining space
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Bedrooms
attached bathrooms
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Sunbath
decks
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Well
equipped kitchen with an excellent chef
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Uniformed
and well trained staff
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Traditional Kerala, North Indian, and Jain food
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Power
from Solar panals
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On board
safety precautions
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Evening
Aleppey Beach visit on extra cost.
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Cruise
covers both Aleppey and Kumarakom backwaters
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