The village of Alumkadav is home to Kerala’s first houseboat/kettuvallam and is a renowned backwater tourism destination where one can experience the soul of God’s Own Country. The refreshing fragrance of coir, wood, and bamboos is what marks this beautiful village. The place is acclaimed for making Kerala’s traditional houseboats eco-friendly as well as being the key manufacturer. Kerala’s backwaters are not only adorned by the finished houseboats, but also by the unfinished ones, which are a stunning sight to behold. Seeing locals braid bamboo sheets into the roofs of houseboats is an incredible example of the architectural craftsmanship of Keralites. Additionally known for being the leading manufacturer of coir products, the place is a key supplier of coir products within Kerala and outside. Besides these specialties, the place possesses idyllic natural beauty and exotic flora and fauna that will refresh and rejuvenate you.
Best time to visit: August to March.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Karunagappally, about 5 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 95 km