The Kerala houseboats are renovated Kettuvallams which are constructed by tying together planks of Jack wood or wood from the Anjili tree. Not even one nail is used for constructing these boats; the planks are tied together with coir ropes.

Renovated into house boats for tourism purposes, they are equipped with the basic modern conveniences which make your stay a memorable experience. Outboard engines complement the traditional way of rowing with big oars.

These boats are renovated with only natural materials. The roofs are created with bamboo mats, sticks and the Aracanut tree wood. Coir mats and wooden planks make up the flooring. The beds are made up of Coconut tree’s wood and coir.

Light and electric energy is provided with the help of solar panels. Care is taken that the solid waste and sewage is disposed off with the help of Bio-Chemical alternatives and not discharged directly into the waters. Plastics are not used under any circumstances.

The houseboats have accommodation options in terms of the number of rooms. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom. A living room cum dining hall, sun deck, and a private balcony are the other additional features of the house boat.

The crew has separate quarters and a separate rest room. A clean kitchen with a strong focus on hygiene, from which tempting aromas of the local cuisine emanates. Professional cooks make a variety of tempting food for you. The kitchen is well protected from any hazards by the fireproofing and fire extinguishers.

The rooms are equipped with clean and good quality linen, blankets, towels. The boats have valid licenses and the log books as well as the tourist records are kept up to date.