Kozhikode is a picturesque land that lies sandwiched between the districts of Malappuram and Kannur. This majestic town is situated towards the North of the state and is typically a coastal region with the Arabian Sea stretching out in the East. The unspoiled and unexplored backwaters of Kozhikode offer its travelers a memorable holiday.
The best way to explore the alluring backwaters of Kozhikode is while siting in the luxury Kozhikode Houseboats. The Kozhikode houseboats are also very popular among honeymooners as they provide sheer lush green surroundings and outstanding natural beauty. The houseboats in Kozhikode are slow moving, huge and exotic floating villas which are elegantly designed for sheer leisure trips. In the ancient times, these majestic houseboats were greatly used for transferring spices, rice and several other goods between Cochin and Kuttanad port. A standard houseboat could be about 100 ft long and could easily hold up to 30 tons.
However, houseboat soon came back soon to lure the tourists with its inbuilt accommodation facilities and its capability to navigate the mesmerizing backwaters at a leisurely pace.
KozhiKode Houseboat Cruises
The Kozhikode houseboat cruises greatly enrich your soul along with pleasing natural surroundings. The most popular Kozhikode houseboat cruises follow a route to picturesque serenely sprinkled around the calm Kallai river Elathur and Canoli canals. The houseboat cruise on the Kozhikode backwaters is coupled with the rolling verdant hills, still waters and lush foliage. The route is sprinkled with palm-fringed shores and the exotic fragrances of spice plantations mingled in the fresh air are sure to arouse every visitor's senses. A ride on the houseboat is an ideal way to enjoy the glimpse of the traditional village where hard working fishermen makes for a perpetual sight along the shores. One can also enjoy a house boat trip along the Valliyaparamba backwaters.
Engineering of Houseboats
A houseboat makes use of hundreds of fine heavy duty boards of jack-wood which are held together after being tide wit coir. A distinct fact related to the engineering of houseboat is that not a single nail is used in its construction. Houseboats in Kozhikode are popularly named as Kettuvallam. While kettu means knot in the local parlance, Vallam is the boat. The framework of the houseboat, once built, is coated with a caustic black resin, extracted from the boiled cashew kernels, acts as a protective varnish.
The Kozhikode houseboats are powered by inboard diesel engines and in time of need, they use solar energy for power requirements. The Kozhikode houseboats are classified into various categories like double bedrooms, single bedroom, 3 and 5 bedrooms. The large houseboat features a private gallery with is elegantly furnished with sundeck, comfortable chairs, in-house kitchen toilet along with air conditioning control. The other major comforts to be enjoyed on these luxurious floating villas include modern hygienic toilets, dining areas ,well furnished bedrooms along with balcony area to enjoy angling activity.
