Alumkadavu, Kollam

Alumkadavu is the place the primary houseboats in India were manufactured. Found north of Kollam region, the float of coir and wood is dependably in the demeanor of this town. What’s more, the reason: It is a noteworthy place for the development of kettuvalloms (conventional rice canal boats) which are later changed into houseboats for explorers.

The houseboats in the end come to fruition on account of gifted skilled workers of the town, who make sue of neighborhood and eco-accommodating materials like wood, bamboo posts and coconut fiber.

Alumkadavu is additionally a coir fabricating focus, making Kollam popular for its coir items.