Rice Boats of Kerala
Rice Boats of Kerala
http://www.riceboatskerala.com
Cruises on rice boats and house boats through the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumrakom in Kerala, India.As the name suggests, were used in the old days to transport rice, the staple of the Keralan people. Rice meant money, & those controlled the supply of rice invariably were the 'chiefs' of the locality. With the advent of roads & better means of transport, rice boats fell into disuse. The timely arrival of the concept of converting these into luxury barges caught on & the era of rice boats (or houseboats) was born!The rice boat is constructed using ancient philosophy of boat building by the local carpenters using anjali wood. The peculiarity of the boat is the use of coir for holding wooden boards together . Each Anjali wood plank is tied together ("kettu" in Malayalam the local language - hence the local name "kettuvallams or literally 'boat tied together with rope') to the next with strong rope and then coated with caustic lack resin obtained from boiled cashew kernels and fish oil. These are now of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing, fit for a luxury cruise along the backwaters. Special care is taken to provide clean, good quality linen, blankets, towels etc. and high quality crockery and glassware are used on the boat. The staff are local boatmen & in the best traditions of eco-tourism help make a decent living from these boats. The cuisine is something special. The mouthwatering delicacies of the Kuttanadan area like ducks, karimeen(Pearlspot), prawns and other sundry delicacies will tickle your palette like no other. Indeed a feast fit for kings! The backwaters is an elaborate chain of lagoons, lakes & rivers, spread like a necklace through central Kerala and found nowhere else in the world. So it is no wonder that these waters have evolved a special lifestyles of their own. So the cruise offer excellent opportunity to see the lifestyles of local people living along the large sections of the backwaters of Kerala. The houseboat is one such phenomenon which is in reality the converted rice barges of yester years. A cruise along the backwaters, will be an ever memorable experience you will have in Kerala. This is an excellent way to look into the various facets of village life of the communities that live along the banks of the large water bodies . The cruise chronicles the life of the Paddy farmers, Floating Markets, Duck farmers, the local ‘toddy’ shops, while giving a ring-side view of the Ancient Temples and Churches en-route.
Travel and Tourism
Jan 29, 2007
Other Kerala Travel and Tourism websites
Welcome to Greenberg Resort, a holiday resort having best of all facilities and comforts. Aesthetically designed 18 ethnic cottages is carefully placed in 30 acres of land on a mountain slope. Its unique and languorous backdrop makes it an ideal getaway, a tranquil spot away from it all.Escape, relax, and kick back at Greenberg. Our luxurious, two-bedroom cottages offer the finest in comfort, luxury, and style. Offering pure comforts, these spacious luxury homes provide plenty of room toroam for both couples and families on vacation. Our cottages are perfect places for vacationers to relax after a day of excitement and adventures in the kulamavu wilderness.
Category:
Sprawling mansions set in lovely locales-exotic islands, luxuriant game reserves...on hill sides, by beaches, backwaters....With an array of prime properties set in the finest spots of Kerala's theme destinations, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, the largest hotel chain in Kerala, presents exotic ways to experience Kerala.Designed to give you a feel of the heritage of hospitality this land is renowned for. Offering you a spectacular view of its natural splendour. And a taste of its spicy richness. With a subtle blend of the traditional and the luxurious, these properties are destinations by themselves.
Category:
Alleppey beach resorts offers u an exhilarating rendezvouz with the Arabian sea . Sea facing spacious rooms,virgin beaches and waves lapping at your feet. It is splendid in its seclusion full of redolent ease and restful calm,whether you seek peace or seek tan find yourself here.It is an easy feeling.Amazing feature is the Arabian Sea at your doorstep. Its breathtaking ........... its different....
Category:
Main Category
23
21
37
10
4
12
66
31
47
62
26
94
3
18
59
8
9
17
45
87
79
7
87
76
21
10
32
55
10
23
117
10
48
74
61
7
230
New Listing's
Tell a friend
Tell a friend about our website. Fill
out the information below and we will email the recipient
a brief note telling them all about 'Kerala Directory'