HOUSE BOATS TRAVEL INFORMATION

A Cruise along the palm fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat or ketuvallom is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you'll skim past ancient chinese fishing nets, water lillies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.

Innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries, and te deltas of forty-four rivers make up the 900 km backwater network of Kerala. The backwaters mainly covers the four districts of the state - Kollam, Alleppey (alappuzha), Kottayam and Kochi ( Cochin ).

The Houseboats or Kettuvalloms of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 foot in length, retrieved from being lost to the State altogether.

The Lake Lands House Boats, the first ever complete super luxury house boat in kerala, way to experience “God’s own country”. As the cruise meanders through canals and lakes, unwind and refresh in the peace and silence of this photographer’s haven. Prepare your palette for a range of interesting south Indian delicacies while the chef creates a completely personalized menu. This coupled with an exceptionally caring crew makes this intimate boat an unforgettable experience.

It takes great skill and meticulousness to construct these giant Houseboats or Kettuvaloms.

Traditionally, the Houseboats was called Kettuvallam, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Unbelievably it may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a ketuvallam. Jackwood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells.

There used to be an entire clan of artisans who were involved in kettuvallom or houseboat construction. Today, an innovative holiday idea has restored these majestic representatives of a unique culture and with them their makers.

The Kerala houseboats that cruise these emerald waterways are an improvisation on the large country barges which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by.
 

Modified to meet a novel concept of holidaying, the kettuvalloms or houseboats are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one or two bath attached bedrooms and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly, merging smoothly into the panorama. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - usually a cook, a Captain, and an Oarsman.

The kitchen in the houseboat or ketuvallam is the production center of the best traditional Kerala food. The availability of fishes and all along the backwater add special charm to the authentic Kerala cooking. Only fresh materials are used and purchased locally to support the economy of the village. Only authentic Kerala food is prepared under high standards of hygiene and professional competency by expert cooks, who have been specially trained.

Front living area and bedrooms have a beautiful wooden ceiling with overlapping logs to give it a contemporary feel.

The wooden ceiling in the living/dining area has 200 fiber optic lighting points to emulate the stars during the night and gives a cozy feeling. The light intensity or ‘glow’ can be adjusted according to guest preferences.

Additional lighting in the living area of the Luxury A/c Houseboat will be provided with terracotta lamps with candles to provide an ideal, romantic setting for the boat.

The bedrooms of the Luxury A/c Houseboat have complete glass windows stretching across 3/4ths of the wall to offer the guests a complete and uninterrupted view of the backwaters while traveling

Each bed in the Luxury A/c Houseboat is located at the exact height of the window, so the guest gets a good view even while lying on the bed.

Each room in the Luxury A/c Houseboat has a dressing mirror, luggage compartment, writing table, wardrobe, attached bathrooms and air-conditioning

Bathrooms in the Luxury A/c Kettuvallams have a shower area with WC and wash basin and are one of the largest, if not the largest on any boat. All fittings are of high quality.

Every toilet is equipped with shower areas and water heaters. Each room is Air-conditioned using proper split units & Lifesavers and safety jackets are available on board.

Onboard game activities include - Chess, Caroms, Scrabble, Playing cards etc. Fishing rods, painting and sketch pads, Library & High-End music system.

Super Luxury offers Living room, Passage, Two bed rooms, Dining room, Two bath rooms, Upper deck with garden, Sun deck. Both rooms are Air Conditioned (Dual echo free), Private bath rooms with bath tub and bath shower that provides Hot & Cold water TV (Satellite), DVD computer, Mobile Phone, Laundry Services, Specially skilled chef and a multi linguistic guide for your easy access.

Luxury Boat offers Living Area, Passage, Bed room (echo free A/c.), Dining Area, Bath room, Sun deck, TV, DVD, well spacious private bath room with standing shower a traditional swing cot to stay relax in the cool breeze.

 
Deluxe Boat offers Living Area, Passage, Two Bed room (A/c.), Dining Area, Two bath rooms, Sun deck, Music System.

In addition these houseboats delivers a fine hospitality and a comfortable parking facility for your Vehicle in their well spacious land.


Rush, check into Kerala House boat for the most amazing experience of your life.

 

Super Luxury Houseboat (A/C)
Route	Pax	INR	USD
Alleppey - Alleppey	2 Pax	12375	275
Alleppey - Kumarakom	2 Pax	13050	290
Alleppey - Alleppey	4 Pax	18000	400
Alleppey - Kumarakom	4 Pax	18675	415
Super Luxury Houseboat- NonA/C
Route	Pax	INR	USD
Alleppey - Alleppey	2 Pax	9000	200
Alleppey - Kumarakom	2 Pax	9675	215
Alleppey - Alleppey	4 Pax	15750	350
Alleppey - Kumarakom	4 Pax	16425	365
Luxury Houseboat- A/C
Route	Pax	INR	USD
Alleppey - Alleppey	2 Pax	10125	225
Alleppey - Kumarakom	2 Pax	10800	240
Alleppey - Alleppey	4 Pax	15750	350
Alleppey - Kumarakom	4 Pax	16425	365
Alleppey - Alleppey	6 Pax	20250	450
Alleppey - Kumarakom	6 Pax	20925	465
Luxury Houseboat- NonA/C
Route	Pax	INR	USD
Alleppey - Alleppey	2 Pax	8100	180
Alleppey - Kumarakom	2 Pax	8775	195
Alleppey - Alleppey	4 Pax	13950	310
Alleppey - Kumarakom	4 Pax	14625	325
Alleppey - Alleppey	6 Pax	17550	390
Alleppey - Kumarakom	6 Pax	18225	405
Deluxe Houseboat- A/C
Route	Pax	INR	USD
Alleppey - Alleppey	2 Pax	8100	180
Alleppey - Kumarakom	2 Pax	8775	195
Alleppey - Alleppey	4 Pax	13950	310
Alleppey - Kumarakom	4 Pax	14625	325
Alleppey - Alleppey	6 Pax	19125	425
Alleppey - Kumarakom	6 Pax	19800	440
Deluxe Houseboat- NonA/C
Route	Pax	INR	USD
Alleppey - Alleppey	2 Pax	7200	160
Alleppey - Kumarakom	2 Pax	7875	175
Alleppey - Alleppey	4 Pax	13050	290
Alleppey - Kumarakom	4 Pax	13725	305
Alleppey - Alleppey	6 Pax	16425	365
Alleppey - Kumarakom	6 Pax	17100	380