Go for Kerala Houseboat Tour for a refreshing experience
Go for Kerala Houseboat Tour for a refreshing experience
Kerala is a wonderland where you can relax amidst gorgeous green surroundings and can explore several mesmerizing attractions. Kerala is one of the most enchanting destinations of India where tourists come from across the world. Tourist attractions galore in this south Indian state of India. Backwaters of Kerala are among its famous attractions which attract tourists from across the globe. A houseboat cruise over the backwaters is a pleasurable experience which you will cherish for long.
Houseboats are amazing attractions of this state. Houseboats are locally known as Kettuvallams. A houseboat is around 60 to 70 feet in length and 15 feet in width. These are eco-friendly means of transport. They are made up of wooden planks joined together using coconut fibre ropes. The roof is made up of bamboo poles and palm leaves. And the outside of the boat is painted with cashew nut oil. Earlier these kettuvallams were used to transport goods from one place to another but now they have become a major tourist attraction of Kerala.
The houseboats are nicely decorated and provide all the modern facilities and services. They are almost like a hotel with well appointed rooms with attached bathroom, nice living rooms, kitchen, dining area etc. It is one of the most enchanting options of accommodation in the state.
Kerala backwater cruise on houseboats is very popular among tourists. The backwaters are surrounded by picturesque and lush green surroundings.
Alleppy is one of the most popular destinations for enjoying houseboat backwater cruise. This destination is affectionately dubbed as 'Venice of the East'. The backwater ride here offers a closer look at the village life. Flanked by palm trees, offering picturesque views of paddy fields, the backwaters offer a great travel experience at this destination.
Kumarakom is another wonderful backwater tourist destination of Kerala. It is located on the beautiful Vembanad lake and attracts tourists from far and wide. It is a small village steeped in sheer natural beauty. It is a cluster of small islands on the lake which makes it all the more mesmerizing.
Kuttanad is also a popular backwater destination. It is one of the places in the world where farming is done below sea level. It also boasts of rich crop of yam, cassava and banana.
Travel to Kerala and enjoy the charm of its backwaters to adorn your holidays with golden memories. Stay in the luxurious houseboats available at these destinations for comfortable and pleasurable stay. Kerala is one of the must-see tourist destinations of India.