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Kettuvallams, the House-boats of Kerala, offer a rare treat while you sojourn in the God's Own Country. You can cruise in it through the tingling backwaters of Alappuzha, throughout a night in waxing moonlight. The traditional house-boat of Kerala is one of the most enduring images of the backwaters. These house boats are converted version of the "Kuttanadan Kettuvallams".

Our craftsmen have created a unique atmosphere on board, a luxurious, self contained world from which to observe rural Indian life flowing gently by. The experience will be quite different from any other holiday.

Our Kettuvallam is comfortably furnished and offers adequate accommodation for a whole family, with a sitting room, a bed room and a kitchen.

One couple has the exclusive run of the entire boat ensuring privacy for honeymooners - and guests are attended to by a personal cook and two boatmen.

Besides gliding in the houseboats you may try exploring, swimming, dining, fishing, bird watching or just lazing in the sun. The houseboat holiday in Kerala promises to be a great escape. Cruising aboard the houseboats tourists are left spellbound by the beauty of the Kerala. The private houseboat trip indeed makes the trip to Kerala complete. For the budget tourists seeking to enjoy Kerala there are dormitories. The entire enchanting experience of the houseboats in Kerala ranges in duration and tariff.

The tourists on the houseboats may relive the authentic life in the villages of Kerala. These houseboats or the taxis on the backwaters of Kerala pass through several towns and villages of Kerala. The Vembanad Lake forms the largest backwater stretch in Kerala. You may enjoy Alappuzha, Kottayam and Kochi on the houseboat while enjoying backwaters of Kerala. Alappuzha is often referred to as the "Venice of the East". At Alappuzha you may check out the art of coir making by the local people.

Close to the capital city of Kerala lies the Veli Aakulam lagoon. For the tourists to Kerala the travel destination offers water sports, speedboats, floating restaurant, an amusement park et al. you may even check out the leisure sports in the backwaters of Kozhikode. Simply put houseboats in Kerala are great options for short breaks and getaways.