House Boat - Alleppey, Kumarakom

The backwater of Kerela is a unique product of Kerala and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian sea. The backwaters of Kerela are a self supporting eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable

The largest backwater stretch in Kerela is the Vembanad Lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi Port. The Astamudi lake, literarlly having eight arms, which covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.

The most exciting thing on the backwaters of Kerela, however, is the kettuvallom ( traditional houseboat ) which has become the most popular tourism product in India today. In a land as waterbound as Kerala it wouldn't be an unusual sight, but for a visitor to God's Own Country a houseboat gliding along the vast green expanse of the backwaters is the most amazing spectacle in the world. Even more enchanting is a holiday in the houseboats of Kerela.

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

The Luxury A/c Houseboat offered by us includes the following facilities :
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. The wall next to the WC has a large picture window that offers the guest an ample view of the backwaters, similar to the one in the bedroom and it also offers a feeling of space and ample natural lighting.

The exterior walls, i.e. the textured finished walls in the dining/living area and pathway have niches incorporated in them. These niches have paintings that follow a theme on each Luxury A/c Houseboat.The kitchen, at the rear of the boat, is complete with a modern equipment and ambience, even though it is for use for the staff only. A 165 lt. fridge is also part of the equipment level. Even guests can use the kitchen facility for themselves if they so choose 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.

Premium Air Conditioned House Boats

Route **	2 Pax **	4 Pax **	6 Pax **	8 Pax **
Alleppey - Alleppey	USD 238	USD 380	USD 476	USD 595
Alleppey - kumarakom	USD 261	USD 392	USD 488	USD 607

Deluxe Air Conditioned House Boats

Route	2 Pax **	4 Pax **	6 Pax **	8 Pax **
Alleppey - Alleppey	USD 202	USD 309	USD 428	USD 547
Alleppey - kumarakom	USD 214	USD 321	USD 440	USD 559

Non Air Conditioned House Boats

Route	2 Pax **	4 Pax **	6 Pax **
Alleppey - Alleppey	USD 155	USD 238	USD 309
Alleppey - kumarakom	USD 166	USD 250	USD 321

** Price Net Per Person Prices are subject to revise.