Saturday, February 4, 2012

House boats of kerala

Kerala, God's own country, has been one of the beautiful tourist places on the earth. Here nature is at its best. There are numerous attractions in Kerala like Kathakali, Kalarippayattu, koodiyttam, boat race. But the special one that draw a lot of peoples to Kerala is houseboats. Houseboats are locally known as kettuvallam. Earlier days house bots of kerala were used as a medium of transportation. Today it is the major icon of the country and each houseboats differ in its shapes, size and accommodation facilities. An average house boat of Kerala measure 3 to 5 meters in across and 15 to 25 meters in length. The houseboats are totally made out of locally Eco friendly substances and if you are a true nature lover then you should be there. In kerala everything is picturesque including breathtaking backwaters and its houseboats. Houseboats of Kerala has been designed in such a way with all kind of modern facilities including internet, air conditioned room, TV, and with traditional or modern tasty food.

You will love yourself and God once you enter the houseboats of Kerala...........

Alappuzha is the most beautiful parts of Kerala and it is one of the districts. Aleppy is full of backwaters and artists will take their brush at once if they see the beauty.AS the place is full of backwaters there are plenty of houseboats with all facilities. Green is everywhere and you can start your unforgettable journey in houseboat of Aleppy with all comforts. Aleppy is situated in the middle of Arabian sea and it is a natural paradise for tourists.You can see plenty of picturesque places during the houseboat journey including Kuttanad. Kuttanad is the major attractions of Alappuzha where coconut and rice shares the major parts of the land. You cannot forget the experience and freshness you feel once you happen to visit Aleppy especially through houseboat of Aleppy, Venice of the East.

You can easily hire Aleppy houseboat on hour basis or daily basis. The rate is differ from tour operators and you can book sitting in you home using the computer. All types of houseboats are available like 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, family cottage, single bed room etc.

Kumarakom is one of the best spots of Kerala where you can explore your houseboats with all glory. Kumarakom is a stunning village situated on the shore of Vembanad Lake of Kerala.Like Alleppy you can hire Kumarakom houseboat on monthly or daily basis. Kumarakom houseboat journey is special as you can watch very rare birds and animals. The fresh air of the spot make you feel differently. enjoy the glorious houseboat journey of Kumarakom.

Wide varieties of dishes are feed in the houseboats of Kerala. The most famous one is Kappa with fish curry. Kappa is local language and it is nothing a steamed tapioca. You will never forget the dishes of kappa and meencurry. The typical lake fishes are available in the houseboats. Sometimes you will get a chance of fishing and and cook yourself. Chicken biriyani is another dish and typical Kerala meals. Vegetable dishes with payasam is also feed in the houseboats of Kerala. So taste the traditional Kerala food in the Houseboats of Kerala?