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A houseboat is about 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that go in to the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc.The main wood used is "Anjili". The houseboats have fully furnished single and double rooms 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 oarsmen. The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavor with the local specialties; delicious fish and prawns. There are single bedroom houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats for four people. |
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The houseboats are generally with one bedroom or two bedrooms, which can accommodate two & four persons respectively. There will also be a balcony on top to get a feel of the panoramic nature around. Another feature some offer is the sundeck for sunbaths. The backwaters act as a vital waterway for the transport of goods and people and are often the only link between isolated villages and crowded towns. In Kerala the total expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes from north to south. Alleppy which forms the main part of this network has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride. |
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The sparkling water and the caressing cool wind is a temptation too strong to resist. Country boats of various types criss cross the path with passengers from all walks of Kerala's rural life ranging from milkman and news paper boy to local politicians, priests and wedding parties. It is a unique experience as this is as close as one can get to feel the vibrant life in the country side of God's own country. |
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