Day 15 : COCHIN – ALLEPPY [75 KMS 1 HRS 30 MINUTES]
Transfer by surface to Alleppy, which is popularly known as the Venice of east. The place having large number of inland canals. Board the house boat.
Kettuvallom or Houseboats (Rice boats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. A ride on a Kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters which give a glimpse of paddy fields, toddy tapping.
A normal house boat is about 67 feet approx in length and has a width of around 13 approx feet in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The house boats have fully furnished single and double rooms with sundeck, comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room for the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes a chef and two assistant the houseboat takes s you through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. The Traditional Kerala cuisine will be served on the board. Stop at village markets, Villages to get a feel of village life. Watch the traditional toddy taping, coir making etc. Over Night on board.
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