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VISIT
KERALA IN HOUSEBOAT ("kettuvallam")
If
you haven't, Come discover the enchanting backwaters and lively villages
of Kerala on a houseboat cruise. Nowhere in the world you will get this
kind of experience!
Kerala offers a unique mini - canvas to the traveller; the backwaters, which consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes & canals. Life on the backwaters is entirely different; water being the key to everything. There are no roads here, only waterways. On the banks one can see lush green rice fields spreading away into the distance and coconut groves with the occasional temple or church.
The backwaters are best experienced while slowly punting down the labyrinth of canals in a traditional thatch-roofed houseboat, known as 'kettuvallam'. It takes great skill and meticulousness to construct these houseboats 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 contruction. Today, an innovative holiday idea ,an experience you will savour for a long time.
The houseboats are renovated cargo boats… kettuvallams… and are provided with all modern conveniences and comforts to make your stay a pleasant experience. The boats are designed to facilitate a most eco-friendly functioning. They carry furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. As you cruise down the canal you can see morning newspaper and mail delivery by boat, vendors in boat paddle from house to house selling everyday provisions like rice, vegetables, oil, kerosene etc. with hundreds of quacking ducks around. Also you can see village activities, fisherman's activities and see old beautiful temples, churches and old fashioned Kerala.
Backwaters of Kerala
02
Nights / 03 Days to Alleppey - Thottappally village - Rice Barge - Thandapara
- Champakulam Village - Nedumudi village - Mancompu village - Trikkunnapuzha
- Kayamkulam - Alinkadavu - Kollam
Day1
- Embark from Alleppey - Thottappally village - Rice Barge
Today Cruise through Pallathuruthy Canal, Karimpavalavu village, Karumady
canal - the long stretch of narrow canal - to reach Thottappally village
for night stay. Enroute can visit Karumady Kuttan(a statue of Buddha
and a Temple) Alleppey, often called the Venice of the East, and situated
on the Vembanad Lake which is the longest lake in India. The commercial
centre of Allappuzha lives in a maze of canals in the labyrinth of kerala
backwater channels, the town is one of the best starting points to explore
the un-spoilt countryside of Kerala. Though ferries operate regular
serves in the backwaters of Kerala, a country boat is the best mode
for a real experience of Kerala. One of the best-known ports along the
coast stretching along its west. Parallel to the sea are lakes and kerala
backwaters with several openings to sea.This helped to develop a natural
port, which made Allappuzha a famous trade centre.
Kerala House Boat cruise in the canal by Bamboo Poles, sail through the lagoon with favourable wind, for a change swim in the water, enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages. Have a sumptuous meal on Banana leaves. Evening witness sunset through coconut palms. Dinner under million stars. Sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of backwater . Overnight at Rice Barge.
Day2
- Cruise through Thandapara - Champakulam Village - Nedumudi village
- Mancompu village - Trikkunnapuzha - Kayamkulam Lake - Rice Barge
Early Morning wake up to the tunes of lovely birds and watch Sun climbing over the palm trees - Breakfast on board. Witness the humble living of Keralites. Many goods are sold and purchased on of barter system still today. Visit famous Chambakulam St. Forane Church. After lunch visit Chambakulam Chundan the famous Snake Boat. A visit to Nedumudi village market to witness varieties of Indian Vegetables and Fishes, Continue cruise through Nedumudy and Mancompu village. Stop for walk through Mancompu village and visit Bhagavathy temple - one of the oldest temples near backwaters kerala. Proceed to Kumarakody and Pallana to Thrikunnapuzha. A walk through Thrikunnapuzha village and visit local coir manufacturing unit. Overnight stay at Rice bargeatKayamkulam Lake.
Day3
-Kayamkulam-Alinkadavu-Disembarkat Kollam
Today
a leisurely Cruise through Kayamkulam Lake and Alinkadavu village, Glance
through the first hand the unhurried village life of rural Kerala. The
life is tough and traditional work is highly labour intensive. Here
one meets the people engaged in country boat building, prawn cultivation,
sand mining, coir manufacture, limestone collection (by divers who are
specialists in this field), rice farming and duck rearing. You could
go to Kollam thru the maze river and myriad lagoons. This place is also
a strong magnet for the millions of tourists who come here from all
over the globe to encounter the unbelievable beauty of the place and
the life of the millions besides these backwaters holiday.
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