Kerala Houseboats

Houseboats are 'legends of lagoons'. Once used for carrying rice and spices from inland village to towns, they reflect Kerala's culture and traditions. The entire luggage was covered with bamboo and the boats were held together with coir knots only and hence the name 'Kettuvallam' - 'Boat with Knots'. The entire boat is constructed with 'Anjili' wood. Only natural materials like bamboo, palm leaves, coir etc. is used for boat building reflecting Kerala's unique style of architecture.

When bridge and roads were constructed across lagoons, houseboats gradually disappeared from scene. Today, the houseboats are back with all the creature comforts of a luxury home- well furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, passages, kitchen and balcony. Majority of the house boats are air-conditioned and powered by engines.

The truly magical about a houseboat ride is that you are in the midst of the lush greenery of otherwise inaccessible inland villages of Kerala, while you float. Also you can experience the pulse and innocence of village life.

A wide selection of beautiful canal ways is available for the cruise. The palm fringed earthen banks; mirror still lagoons and the picturesque beauty will never let you say 'bye' to 'Venice of the East'.

Kerala is vivid varied in its cultures and festivals. Nehru Trophy Boat Race held in the commemoration of Late Prime Minister of India. Sri. Jawaharlal Nehru at the backwaters of Alappuzha is an example for the communal harmony and joint venture. Huge 'snake boats' are crewed by 50-100 men are the major attraction. Onam - the festival of harvest; which arrives in the spring season, is celebrated by all Keralites irrespective of cast, religion and race. The peace and tranquility that airs the rural Kerala will take you to another world of meditation.

All kinds of delicacies including seafoods, prawns and various indigenous varieties are served at your taste.

Provision for Panchakarma, Ayurveda and Body Massage are also available.

Cruise Time
Check in time: 11 am, Check out time: 9:00 am
Cruise Starting 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Next day 8:00 am - 9.00 am Checkout

Sight Seeing
Cheepunkal canal > Bird Sanctuary > Coconut Lagoon > Taj Hotel , KTDC (Water Scape) > Lake Resort (world famous resorts) > Fish Sanctuary > Pathiramanal ( An island on the backwater) > Kannamkara (plenty Of traditional crafts, fishing using cheenavala) Thannermukam bund (its a bridge which seperates the sea water from Sweet water) > Puthenkayal (very carde coconut tree palms), Kuttanadu paddy feelds and Alleppey village cruise.

Activities
Fishing- we provide Fishing rod for those you are interested.
We are taking our guest to places like, old Church, Temple etc...
We are taking our guest to a place were guest can collect lime shell, by sinking under water.

Lunch Choice
Kerala Meals ( Avial, Thoran, Sambar, Pulissery, Pappad, Pickles and white rice Or boild rice with fish curry or North Indian dishes.

Dinner/ Breakfast
Dinner :- Chappathi, chicken curry or chappathi, Dal fry with Rice
Break Fast :- Puttu- kadala or puri- baji or bread - jam or chappathi- bindi masala, dal fry.

Teatime
Morning tea, Evening tea with Snacks.

Special Dishes (Special Chargeable)
Lobster (Big prawns) fry
Crab fry or Curry
Karimeen (Pearl fish) fry
Karimeen curry
Karimeen Pollichathe (very tasty kerala preparation)
Karimeen fish molly
Small prawns fry or curry

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