{"id":15383,"date":"2025-05-26T16:30:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/india\/?post_type=experience&#038;p=15383"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:14:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:44:41","slug":"kettuvallam-cruise-keralas-timeless-backwater-voyage","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/india\/experience\/kettuvallam-cruise-keralas-timeless-backwater-voyage\/","title":{"rendered":"Kettuvallam Cruise \u2013 Kerala\u2019s Timeless Backwater Voyage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Kettuvallam Cruise \u2013 Kerala\u2019s Timeless Backwater Voyage<\/h1>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18819&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<h5>Float Through Tranquility on a Traditional Houseboat<\/h5>\r\nStep aboard a Kettuvallam, Kerala\u2019s iconic houseboat, and journey through the tranquil backwaters that stretch like veins through the lush landscape. Originally built as cargo vessels\u2014100 feet long, capable of carrying up to 30 tons\u2014these boats were crafted without a single nail. Instead, oiled jackwood planks are tied with coir rope, sealed with coconut fiber and a resin made from cashew nut shells for waterproofing.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n\r\nToday, these boats are thoughtfully adapted for comfort. With a thatched bamboo canopy, cane furniture, and cozy bedrooms with attached bathrooms, your floating stay is both rustic and relaxing. A crew of two or three local men runs the show\u2014navigating the serene canals, preparing fresh Keralan meals, and even arranging a quiet canoe ride through narrow waterways.\r\nAs dusk falls, sip a chilled drink, enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars, and fall asleep to the sounds of nature. The air conditioning runs just long enough to keep you cool before the silence of the backwaters takes over again.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;right-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<h2><em>Why should you book this trip?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Travel in a traditional, hand-crafted houseboat\u2014a marvel of eco-friendly engineering and heritage design.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enjoy an immersive backwater journey with personalized service and authentic meals prepared by your onboard chef.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watch daily village life unfold along the waterways from your shaded deck with cane chairs and open-air views.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Stay in simple yet charming en-suite bedrooms, designed for comfort and tranquility.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Experience the peaceful pace of Kerala\u2019s unique backwater lifestyle.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking relaxation, reflection, and connection with nature.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stargaze under open skies, far from the noise of modern life.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18820&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;inspiration-expert-widget&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><strong>Mr. Sunil<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6>Key person to meet<\/h6>\r\n<h2>Get inspired by industry experts<\/h2>\r\n<h5>With two decades of experience in experiential tourism, Sunil will be the perfect host for the walking food tour in Colombo.<\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will take you to a range of locations, from food markets and food stalls to local pubs and city highlights. 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