Houseboats are ‘legends of lagoons'. Once used for carrying rice and spices from inland village to towns, they reflect Kerala's culture and traditions. The entire luggage was covered with bamboo and the boats were held together with coir knots only and hence the name ‘Kettuvallam' – ‘Boat with Knots'. The entire boat is constructed with ‘Anjili' wood.Only natural materials like bamboo, palm leaves, coir etc. is used for boat building reflecting Kerala's unique style of architecture.

When bridge and roads were constructed across lagoons, houseboats gradually disappeared from scene. Today, the houseboats are back with all the creature comforts of a luxury home- well furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, passages, kitchen and balcony.Next>