Kerala House Boat
Stay in Kerala House Boats on Backwaters of
Kerala :
Kerala offers a unique mini - canvas to the traveller; the backwaters, which
consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes & canals. Life on the
backwaters is entirely different; water being the key to everything. There
are no roads here, only waterways. On the banks one can see lush green rice
fields spreading away into the distance and coconut groves with the
occasional temple or church.
These canals or waterways, vary in dimension from
being wide enough to be dubbed lakes, rich with marine bounty. To being
nothing but snaking silvers of freshwater. And are mainly concentrated
around the townships of allepey, kumarakom, kottayam, quilon and cochin.
The backwaters are best experienced while slowly
punting down the labyrinth of canals in a traditional thatch-roofed
houseboat, known as 'kettuvallam'. An experience you will savour for a long
time
The houseboats are renovated cargo boats…
kettuvallams… and are provided with all modern conveniences and comforts to
make your stay a pleasant experience. To complement the
traditional way of rowing using large poles, outboard engines are also
provided. The boats are designed to facilitate a most eco-friently
functioning
A wide selection of beautiful routes are available
for the cruises and you can choose one that suits your budget and time
frame. Each route is comprehensive, serene and enjoyable in itself,
extending to you a complete experience of kuttand.. The unique waterland of
kerala
Features of an Enthralling Houseboat :
» Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious
furnishing with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). They are in
top cruise worthy condition.
» Each houseboat is provided with a sun deck, spacious living /
dining area.
» Each houseboat with attached toilets, separate toilets for crew.
» Spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen.
» Kitchen is properly protected from hazards by fireproofing and fire
extinguishers.
» Clean environment with a hygienic storage hold, free from insects
And safe fuel storage facilities.
» Clean good quality linen, blankets, towels etc.
» Log books and tourist records are updated regularly and the boat
has a valid license.
» Log books and tourist records are updated regularly and the boat
has a valid license.
» The service of professional cooks are available on the boat.
A fleet of Houseboats contains :
1. One bedded accommodation
2. Two bedded accommodation
3. Large boats for families
Short cruise in & around Allepey & Kollam :
A boat ride into the countryside offers a close look at rustic village life-
skiff-fishermen launching their cockleshell boats, large flocks of
domesticated ducks waddling down to the water from thatched houses on the
banks. Women, neck-deep in water, with their waist-length hair heaped in a
crown, catching fish with their feet, aimless cattle grazing in lush
pastures, white lotuses floating here and there in small, shallow ponds
Short curise on backwaters are also available on
the smaller boat If you don't want to stay overnight or longer in the
houseboats. The duration of these cruises are depends on the routing & can
be covered In 3 to 6 hrs of time period
Houseboats for groups can be also arranged for the
short cruise
Short Cruise from Kollam :
Alleppey Round
Take you through the legendary punnamada lake. High points of the ruise are
the visit to the 400 year old church and the viewing of a kerala race boat…
the snake boat
Overnight cruise from Alleppey :
Alleppey to Kumarakom :
Cruise through the punnamada lake … the venue of the famous nehru trophy
snake boat race. Enter the enchanting waters of the vembanad lake… enjoy the
panoramic views and the glimpses of life along the banks. Visit r-block,
c-block where paddy is cultivated much below the water level. Stop by the
pathiramanal island. Visit chavara bhavan… the old wooden house where the
blessed kuriakose elias chavara was born. Night stay at kumaramom. Early
morning leave the houseboat
Alleppey to Kottayam :
A cruise that links two district headquarters. Glide across the punnamada
lake… location of the famous boat races, take in the fascinating life along
the banks. Pass by r-block, observe how paddy is cultivated by the help of
dykes several feet below the sea level. Have a long, enjoyable break from
the routine. Night stay on boat at kottayam. Early morning leave the
houseboat.
2 Nights Cruise Alleppey - Alumkadavu
:
The most fascinating and enjoyable route available. Cruise through the
punnamada lake… admire the old chavara bhavan…traditional nalukettu houses…
enjoy panoramic view of paddy
fields… visit the ancient champakkulam church…view the snake boats…visit the
historical temple of ambalappuzha and the ancient buddhist image of
karumadikkutan. At kumarakody memorial recall the celebrated malayalam poet
kumaran asan who drowned there. Enjoy the view of chinese fishing nets at
kayamkulam pozhy. Cruise through alumkadavu lake…visit india's most famous
living woman saint matha amrithanandamayi. Drop by at the coir
village…observe the processes that go into making coir.
Kerala House Boat
