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Kerala Houseboat Tour
 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.
 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 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.
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