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Kerala Houseboat Tour

Houseboats of Kerala are so popular that it is hard to miss them when in Kerala. Now you can discover the enchanting backwaters and lively villages of Kerala while being on a houseboat cruise. Alleppey in Kerala is the most popular spot for houseboat cruises and it houses more than 130 houseboats in all.

In local dialect, these houseboats are known as “Kettuvallams”. These were earlier meant for housing poor fishermen. Kettuvalloms of olden times are now turned into stylish and exotic barge for leisure trips. These kettuvalloms were also used to carry tonnes of rice and spices. But now, houseboats are tailor-made to suit the needs of the travelers who want to enjoy the feel of a house floating on water.

Houseboats offer world class comfort to its occupants. All products used in constructing the houseboats are purely natural. For example, roofing of these houseboats is specially designed with Bamboo mats, sticks and wood. Similarly, flooring is made of wooden planks obtained from coconut trees.

A houseboat ride offers breathtaking view of the rural side of Kerala. One such houseboat cruise package schedule is briefed below:

Day 1: Alleppey to Champakulam
Champakulam is reached after passing the places called Pallathuruthy River, Pukaitha River, Pullangady. Champakulam is beautiful attractions like Champakulam Church, Kottaram Temple, and famous snake boat – the Champakulam Chundan.

Day2: Back to Alleppey through some beautiful small villages
The cruise passes through Chennamkery, Kainary, Pallathuruthy and Kuppapuram, all small villages, to reach Alleppey. The small town of Alleppey is known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Houseboats are generally parked here. The best things to see at Alleppey are Vembanad Lake, narrow canals, paddy fields and the sleepy villages.

Meals are cooked on board and supplied to the guests. The best of the cuisine include fresh fish from the backwaters itself. Main meals served at these house boats are of typical Kerala cuisine. For lunch you can expect Rice, vegetables, fish fry/curry, and pappadam. Evening will be great with the Tea or coffee offered with snacks. Dinner looks awesome with rice, chapathy, vegetable curries and chicken. Breakfast served in the morning include Appam (thin pan cakes) and egg curry/vegetable stew. Dosa or idli is also served on request. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available at extra cost. Hard liquor is not available due to Government restrictions.

Houseboats are available in the form of one bedded accommodation, two bedded accommodation, and large boats for families. Small houseboats are also offered for groups that want to short cruise to be arranged. These short duration houseboat cruise is completed in 2 or 3 hours. Book your Tour for Kerala House Boats well in advance as the demands are much on high during the peak season. Facilities offered in the an well designed Houseboat include sun deck, spacious dining area, attached toilets, classy kitchen, fire extinguishers, hygienic storage hold, toiletries, Tourist log books, and professional cooks.