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kerala houseboats tour

Most of the guests are not aware that you have an option to enjoy a day cruise in houseboat with out overnight stay in Kerala Backwatres. Houseboat day cruise in kerala backwaters will be a memorable experience with the mind-blowing view of canal systems and endless lagoons , Paddy fields, rivers joining the backwater, small [...]

A Kerala houseboat, locally known as Kettuvallam, was used to transport the rice harvested in the fertile fields of Kuttanad alongside the backwaters to towns in ancient days. Kettu means knot in local language Kettuvallam means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Not a single nail is used in the making of [...]