Alumkadavu

Alumkadavu is where the first houseboats in India were built. Located north of Kollam district, the waft of coir and wood is always in the air of this village. And the reason: It is a major centre for the construction of kettuvalloms (traditional rice barges) which are later modified into houseboats for travelers

The houseboats eventually take shape at the hands of skilled craftsmen of the village, who make sue of local and eco-friendly materials like wood, bamboo poles and coconut fibre.

It is also a coir manufacturing centre, making Kollam famous for its coir products.

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Among the houseboat tours from Kollam, the Kollam – Alumkadavu is one of the most popular ones. It is blessed with enchanting natural beauty. Sailing in the houseboat across the Kollam – Alumkadavu national water way can be the best experience of a Kollam tour.
A journey of only 26 Kilometers from Kollam city enables one to reach this wonderful place. The crystalline backwater lake is surrounded by expansive stretches of coconut and palm trees. It falls in the way of the Kollam-Alappuzha route.

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