| Kerala's Houseboats |
In earlier times the houseboat or ketuvallom was
the local mode of transportation used to carry
coconuts, rice, and other commodities from
isolated villages in the interior to the coast. When
more modern forms of transport replaced these
80 foot long boats, many fell into a deplorable
state of decay and disrepair. Fortunately, many
have been saved and refurbished to their former
glory.
the local mode of transportation used to carry
coconuts, rice, and other commodities from
isolated villages in the interior to the coast. When
more modern forms of transport replaced these
80 foot long boats, many fell into a deplorable
state of decay and disrepair. Fortunately, many
have been saved and refurbished to their former
glory.
Many people are attracted to Kashmir by the
prospect of staying on one of the cedar-paneled,
fancifully-named houseboats permanently
moored on Srinagar’s picturesque lakes. Like
hotels, houseboats vary in the degree of luxury
and have been graded by the Department of
Tourism. Some overlook lotus gardens, some
look out over floating vegetable markets while
others face the main road. All houseboats,
regardless of their category, have highly
personalized service. Each comes with a cook
who can prepare for you a meal of the local
Kashmiri cuisine, as well as Continental,
Chinese, and Indian fare.
prospect of staying on one of the cedar-paneled,
fancifully-named houseboats permanently
moored on Srinagar’s picturesque lakes. Like
hotels, houseboats vary in the degree of luxury
and have been graded by the Department of
Tourism. Some overlook lotus gardens, some
look out over floating vegetable markets while
others face the main road. All houseboats,
regardless of their category, have highly
personalized service. Each comes with a cook
who can prepare for you a meal of the local
Kashmiri cuisine, as well as Continental,
Chinese, and Indian fare.
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Houseboats of Kashmir & Kerala
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A standard houseboat has a balcony in the front on which you can relax and watch this
unique floating community, a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and at least 2 bedrooms,
each with its own attached bathroom. To travel from your houseboat to town a shikara, the
so-called Kashmiri gondola, can ferry you to shore at no additional cost to you. What
better way to experience first-hand Kashmir’s
hospitality.
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unique floating community, a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and at least 2 bedrooms,
each with its own attached bathroom. To travel from your houseboat to town a shikara, the
so-called Kashmiri gondola, can ferry you to shore at no additional cost to you. What
better way to experience first-hand Kashmir’s
hospitality.
Book It
Today, you can cruise through Kerala’s backwaters in one of these beauties of a bygone
era. Each is comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one or two bedrooms with
attached bathrooms and a kitchenette. Luxury class houseboats come with air
conditioning for your added comfort. Every houseboat is ably manned with a Captain, one
or two oarsman and a cook who can prepare authentic Kerala cooking, if you wish. Fresh
fish is available along the way and is supplemented by fresh ingredients purchased from
villages, thus supporting the local economy. Why not relax your body and let your mind
wander as you float through the serene waterways of Kerala.
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era. Each is comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one or two bedrooms with
attached bathrooms and a kitchenette. Luxury class houseboats come with air
conditioning for your added comfort. Every houseboat is ably manned with a Captain, one
or two oarsman and a cook who can prepare authentic Kerala cooking, if you wish. Fresh
fish is available along the way and is supplemented by fresh ingredients purchased from
villages, thus supporting the local economy. Why not relax your body and let your mind
wander as you float through the serene waterways of Kerala.
Book It
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