Kerala have a fleet of houseboats with all modern facilities, which helps you to relax as the sun sets on the scenic backwaters of the Vembanad lake. Kerala houseboats also known as Kettuvallam is a country boat that was used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the Kettuvalloms went out of scene. Now these Kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction.

A ride on a Kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. A houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. These houseboats have fully furnished single/double/triple bedrooms. Most of them have sun decks, private balcony, kitchen and toilets. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes a chef and one or more oarsmen. The cuisine is of traditional Kerala flavor along with local specialties.

The houseboats are renovated cargo boats and are provided with all modern conveniences and comforts to make your stay a pleasant experience. To complement the traditional way of rowing using large poles, outboard engines are also provided. The boats are designed to facilitate a most eco-friendly functioning.

Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring. Each houseboat with attached toilets, separate toilets for crew and spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen.

Kerala's houseboat cruising is not just restricted to the backwaters, you also get a chance to explore the wildlife and indulge in some water sports such as water skiing, water sailing and angling.