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Backwater Holidays in 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.
Short
cruise in & around Allepey & KollamA 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 KollamAlleppey 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 AlleppeyAlleppey 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 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.
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