Stay in House Boats in the Backwaters of Kerala :
Kerala offers a unique mini - canvas to the traveler; 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 Alleppey, 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 remember for ever .
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.
Book your Tour for Kerala House Boats
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
cruise 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 Kumarakom. 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.
Alleppey to Thottappally :
Glide along from Alleppey through Punnamada lake… admire the
old traditional houses on the banks…visit the chavara bhavan…
admire duck farming… stop by at triveni … visit the
ancient Ambalapuzha temple… the church at Champakkulam…
the 11th century Buddha image or karumadikkuttan… have the
time of your life… serene, quiet and easy. Night stay on house
boat at thottappally. 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 Kumaranasan 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.
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