Houseboat in Kerala is the main attraction to the tourism sector and for all those people who plan to make a visit to this wonderful state. It is a part of the culture and also a part of that tradition.
Houseboat in Kerala represents the traditional lifestyle of people and their ways of decorating their houses. You will find every inch of these boathouses, well maintained and well structured for all your attractions. Malayalam is the native language of Kerala. The original word comes from Malayalam. In this language "kettu" means tying and “vallam” means country boat. This is how the boathouses are locally called "kettuvallam”. The construction of these
Houseboat in Kerala still follows the traditional means of making up. They are all still stick to the traditional means of making of a houseboat. The same ancient principles and techniques of boat is still an integral part of the whole process. This particular procedure of ancient principles and techniques of boat building by the local carpenters is still a matter of pride and great professionalism. They use none other than the woods other than ‘Anjali` wood. There is an exclusive use of the coir ropes. These are the used for tying the wooden boards together to make the grip stronger and long lasting. The Houseboats in Kerala are the unique collection that Kerala has got and are a part of the Must See list. They are traditional yet so sophistically made that that people will feel the luxury and comfort along with the experience to sleep on the water. The experience of floating all the time is really very great. It gives you the kind of being ampered in the laps of Nature.