Cruising on a houseboat around the backwaters of Alleppey is a quintessential Kerala experience that one should look forward to. Let’s understand how the Kerala Houseboat is made.
A houseboat is usually 67 feet long with a width of 13 feet in the middle. As far as its manufacturing is concerned, indigenous eco-friendly materials such as bamboo poles, bamboo mats, coconut fiber ropes, jack-wood, and coir carpets are used. For making the body of the houseboat, Artocarpus wood or jack-wood is put into use. This wood is cut into planks of 5-6 cm breadth, and to give them the shape of a boat, their ends are tied with coir. Nails are not used even once in the construction of a houseboat. Afterward, a coat of caustic black resin is done on the houseboat. This special coat mixture is made from boiled cashew kernels. Once the basic construction of a house is completed, all the other facilities are added to it. With a good amount of care, houseboats can last for generations.
The facilities in a Kerala houseboat are no less than a hotel. A houseboat is available in different shapes and sizes and has the option in the number of rooms, a fully-equipped kitchenette, a deck, an open lounge area, attached bathrooms, and so on. All the houseboats are manned by a driver and a chef, and we hit the jackpot with ours who were both very friendly and easy to be around.
Alappuzha or Alleppey is a water paradise and we are one of the leading Houseboat providers in Alappuzha. The interlinking canals, green endless paddy fields, and swaying coconut trees are the main attractions in Alleppey houseboat tours. The view of this landslip from the Alleppey houseboats during cruising through the backwaters is a divine experience. The migratory birds, cool breeze, and seasonal rains make the boat ride more enjoyable. Apart from the window views, you can enjoy luxury.
You need to spend time choosing the best Alleppey houseboat by sifting through many operators or picking the best in the business. We at Cruiseland pride ourselves in providing the best boats with delicious food and personalized service.
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