Xandari Riverscapes

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Houseboats, also called as Kettuvallams, were traditionally used as rice boats with their construction based on binding wood with knots or 'kettu' and hence the name. Not a single nail is used while making them. 

Xandari Riverscapes has a fleet of 9 sustainably crafted houseboats with all modern amenities and facilities including ensuite bathrooms attached to every air conditioned bedroom, a complete kitchen with personal chef and large living spaces for leisure. The boats have been named after the local rivers of Kerala - their Malayalam names and configurations below:

• 1 Bedroom - Karamanayar, Chaliyar
• 2 Bedroom - Pamba, Periyar
• 3 Bedroom - Achankovilar, Moozhiyar, Pallanayar, Manimalayar, Neyyar

The boats can be rented for as many nights as you require.

Dining

The Xandari Riverscapes experience is incomplete without an authentic and refreshing meal of local cuisine. With the excursion commencing at noon, enjoy a delectable lunch cooked onboard. Just when the stars start to appear in the sky, it’s time for a delicious and authentic dinner. Xandari Riverscapes is a water-based houseboat operation, and so relationships have been established with local farmers and fisherman to supply  as much local produce as possible.

Wellness

Ketuvallams offer the best atmosphere to indulge in utmost relaxation. The calming sounds of the river, the sights that meet one’s eyes as the boat sails through them, the plush interiors of the boat, and the organic fresh meals come together to form a truly therapeutic and rejuvenating experience for our travellers.

Canoe excursion

Glide through the centuries old traditions of Alleppey village life in this one-hour wooden canoe exploration through backwater canals. Where you can get a sneak peek into the lives of malayalees and understand that happiness often lies in the little things in everyday routines of lives- children playing hide and seek between coconut trees, fishermen folk going about their daily lives, the mouth watering aroma of Naadan (authentic) homely food lurking in the air.