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Kerala Houseboats
Stay in Kerala House Boats on Backwaters of Kerala
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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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Welcome to Ayurvedic Health Holidays in Kerala.
God's Own Country. Here, an entire range of fascinating
experiences await your body, mind and soul. Experiences
that will revitalize every facet of your being.
And help you begin life a new… This unique
health holiday opportunity is based on Ayurveda
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