Sight Address : Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard is located amid the northern backwaters of Kollam, It is near Karunagappally. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard, located near Karunagapally is where you can see Kettuvalloms or Kerala houseboats being built. The construction of houseboats is complex, considering the fact that no machinery or nails are used for the purpose. The builders here make use of traditional techniques which have been passed on from generation to generation. The yard is also one of the biggest in the State. It is open to visitors all days except Sundays.
HistoryEdit
Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard is one of the biggest in the State.The boat builders of this village are known for their skills which are handed over from generation to generation. It would surprise a visitor that no modern machineries are used by these builders who rely heavily on traditional principles of boat building. It would be a wonderful experience to watch planks of wood getting chiseled and crafted into wonderful vessels.At Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard, a famous kettuvalloms or houseboats are crafted here. Kettuvallam is the characteristic of Kerala backwater cruising and is used widely to promote backwater tourism. Kettuvalloms or houseboats is fully equipped with all modern amenities such as bedrooms, terraces, rest areas, balconies, kitchen and other entertainment options. In local language, Kettu means tying and vallam means country boat.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction.
Visiting TimeEdit
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Closed OnEdit
Sunday
Best Season to VisitEdit
August to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Black Gold Restaurant – Kollam ; The Quilon Beach Hotel | Quilon Beach, Kollam, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Contemporary Cuisines.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxi service is available from the airport and railway station to reach this place in kollam.
BUS : Nearest Bus Station is Kollam bus station
Train : Nearest Railway Station Kollam railway station .
Air : Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 71 kms.
Others : The ferry boat station is located near the Kollam bus stand, just 3 km from the railway station. Boat jetty is the most exciting way to access various cities and towns in Kerala.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera and of course sun-screen.
Safety / WarningEdit
- The climate of Kollam is tropical and humid with regular showers almost throughout the year. The summer season (March to May) can be oppressive with temperature and humidity climbing to high levels while the monsoon arrives in June and continues till September.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kollam : 100 / 0474-2746000
- Upasana Hospital, Kollam : 0474-2762887
- Ambulance : 108
- Fire Station : 101
- Kollam Women Helpline : 1091/0474 2764584