Alleppey, 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. The intricate network of canals through this town has earned it the sobriquet "The Venice of the East". Kuttanad is renowned for the Paddy Cultivation below the sea level. The journey in houseboat is having triple advantage of accommodation in scenic waters, enjoying the rustic beauty of canals and village life and sumptuous meal of your choice.

Houseboats were called "Kettuvallam" once. The boat was made by tying together the pieces of hardwood in a peculiar fashion without even using nails. All the materials needed for the manufacturing of the houseboats were collected form the locality itself. Thus houseboats are the symbol of eco-tourism in Kerala. In the slow paced houseboat you could escape to the lap of nature. The cool breeze, dancing waves under the boat, whispering palms all will make you feel that, nature has set everything for your happiness. The magnificent surroundings and gorgeous scenery of the backwaters makes it’s a perfect honeymoon package.

A unique heritage The kettuvallam (houseboats) of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Alleppey was once a major economic center in Kerala. Houseboats are renovated cargo boats, which were once used for transporting goods. Nowadays houseboats are elegant floating palaces for your pleasure and comfort. A journey in houseboat through the scenic backwaters of Alleppey will be an unforgettable experience in your life.

In olden days houseboats were used as cargo boats, food was also cooked inside houseboat while going for a long journey. The people who used to drove the houseboat usually uses materials they found on the way to test their culinary skills, which were renowned, that days. In the current day houseboats also we have arranged traditional Kerala style food which recreates the taste of food served in olden days houseboats.

A glide in a "Kettuvallom" (Houseboat) through the enchanting backwaters of Alleppey is sure to rob your heart. Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sight one can never forget. There are houseboats with A/c and non A/c, fully furnished single room, double room and triple rooms. All of them have sundeck, private balcony with comfortable chairs, kitchen and echo friendly (bio tank) toilet.