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History of Kumarakom houseboat tourism

Kumarakom Houseboats have a great history. It is closely related to the tradition and culture of Kumarakom. For the best houseboat tour packages visit: https://goo.gl/1H4AVt

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History of Kumarakom houseboat tourism

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  1. History of Kumarakom Houseboat Tourism www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  2. The History Begins…. • The Kumarakom Boat House has a rich and fascinating history • It reveals interesting and often charming aspects of the culture and life • The House Boats in Kerala or the Kettuvallams are large slow- moving floating structures with high load carrying capacity • Kettuvallamsis a part of Kumarakom’s rich culture and heritage since centuries. www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  3. A Transportation Medium… • It was mainly used for transportation of materials and man through Vembanad lake. • In early century, Kumarakom and it surrounding places were under the rule of the King of Travancore • He started the choir transportation mainly using boat houses. • It continued to next generations www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  4. Changing The Use… • It was the important mode of transportation in backwaters of Kerala, mostly in remote areas • A normal house boat could be about 100 feet long and can hold up to 30 tons • Time passes Houseboats are avoided for transportation because of its speed limit • Most of them avoided water transportation with the development of roads and bridges www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  5. The New Appearance… • It turned into the symbol of history • Started to use for tourism and Ayurveda treatments • More than 400 houseboats in the Kerala Backwaters now • Out of them few of them are well maintained • Some of them are turned into A/C deluxe houseboat www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  6. Modern Houseboats… • The houseboats changed the appearance • They have modern facilities now • That is furnished bedrooms, hygienic toilets, kitchen, and balcony www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  7. Know It Closely • You can feel the traces of the historical events by visiting them • Each of the deluxe houseboat Kumarakom has historical significance on one side • Understanding the history is the best way to know their culture and lifestyle www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  8. For An Enchanting Travel Through Kumarakom Boat House Contact Us Kumarakom Houseboat Holidays,19th D Pallichira Junction Kumarakom P.O., Kottayam,Kerala, India - 686563Email: kumarakomhouseboatholidays@gmail.comMobile: +91 9847608883Office: +91 481 2523598 www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

  9. Thank You www.kumarakomhouseboatholidays.com

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