Alumkadavu greets you with the cherished fragrance of wood and coir. A village famous for the construction of houseboats, it will surprise you with its laid back and relaxed charm. It is here that the majestic beauties, kettuvallams (traditional rice barges), that adorn our backwaters are made. Alumkadavu is also a coir manufacturing centre, making Kollam famous for its coir products. People flock to this sleepy village to rejuvenate themselves in the backwaters and soak in the view of the beautiful variety of fauna on display.
If you are fascinated by the houseboat cruise, visit Alumkadavu. Alumkadavu is the hub of Kettuvallam (traditional rice barges ) industry. In the olden days, these rice boats were used to move goods across the towns. A part of the boat was covered with bamboo and coir for kitchen and crew.
Over last few years these boats have been transformed into houseboats for tourists. You can also spend some time alone in this quite paradise. Alumkadavu, the backwater village is just 5 km away from Karunagappally. The Alumkadavu Sasthamkotta region in the North Kollam have a unique lifestyle.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Karunagappally railway station, about 5 km away.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 95 km away.
