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The 'Kettuvallom' of Kerala
is a giant country craft which
is luxuriously furnished.
Kettuvallam is made entirely
of jackwood planks tied (kettu)
together with strong coir rope
to form a huge barge(vallam).
The boat is constructed without
using a single nail and is coated
with a special resin obtained
from boiling cashew kernels.
Each a masterpiece of intricate
craftsmanship, the ‘kettuvallam’
lasts, not for years, but for
generations.
House boat has furnished bedrooms,
modern toilets, cozy living
rooms, a kitchen and even a
balcony for angling, an open
lounge and a crew comprising
of an oarsmen,a cook and guide.
Experience the warmth and luxury
awaiting you in the houseboat
as it floats down narrow canals
and waterways lined with swaying
coconut palms and rustic landscapes.
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