World-famous Eco Trails Houseboats in Kerala provide guests with a maritime experience across Kerala through its all-in-one houseboats made of endemic pieces of wood tied together with their coir rope and coated with black resin. This do-it-yourself travelling boat has been a great way to wander around Kerala and know more about the locality. This has also been the most sought after mode of transportation and travel for tourists who want to see the local’s way of life, being one with the river.

This boat has been a great eco-friendly example on how similar boat houses can capitalize on the positive effects of the environment. The boat houses uses little energy since ventilation is superb, most especially at night when it glides through cool calm backwaters. The houseboats are also powered by an unobtrusive inboard diesel enging and have used solar energy for power requirements. In addition to these as well, houseboats take in locals to help in the upkeep and the daily operations of these “water palaces”, thus providing them with livelihood opportunities.