A Joyous Kerala Houseboat Cruise at Alleppey


Houseboats, also known as Kettuvallams in Malayalam, originated from two words – ‘Kettu’ meaning tying and ‘Vallam’ meaning country boats. The name Kettuvallam is attributed to its framework which comprises of jack wood planks and coir knots. The brownish-black coating on this structure is done with a black resin extracted from boiled cashew nut kernels. 
Houseboats are said to last for generations and it was mainly used for shipping commodities like coconuts, rice, rubber, spices, etc. The Venice of the East, or our Alleppey, is considered as the Citadel of Houseboats in Kerala. With plenty of canals, lagoons and beaches, this destination is preferred by many for Houseboat tours. 
The magnificent houseboats in Kerala have become extremely popular luring more tourists from all across the world. The classification of houseboats determines the standards and kind of service you would receive while on the trip. Kerala Houseboats have ratings just like hotels and they are:
  1. Gold Star – these houseboats have ultra plush facilities and are considered as deluxe houseboats.
  2. Silver Stars – these are standard houseboats which are above punting houseboats but below deluxe ones.
  3. Green Palm – Non-mechanized or electric engine-run punting houseboats fall under this classification.

Book your tickets for an awesome Alleppey houseboats cruise with Tours in India. For details, visit - Kerala Houseboat
Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

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