A three night houseboat cruise is the best bet to discover the essence of the local life and is highly recommended for a romantic getaway and business and family holiday makers at once.
The houseboat would set sail at the stroke of 12 at noon. The cruise starts with an authentic Kerala lunch served onboard with traditional dishes and seafood delicacies, which would accustom you to the flavours and spices of Kerala. The cruise would cover the meandering waterways of R-Block Kayal and Pathiramanal Island- a haven for many indigenous and migratory birds among others. Some of the other noteworthy tourist attractions in this route include Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram, abode of one of the most famous Hindu sanyasini, the 400 year old Champakulam church and the 110 feet snake boat, which cannot be seen in any other part of the country.
The upper deck and the spacious patio are just right to steal a glimpse of the villages and the interesting sights that are so typical of rural Kerala. You can see women washing clothes, fishermen going about their daily business and kids swimming and making merry in the shallow backwaters. You can also watch the Chinese nets in operation. During the brief moorings of the houseboat, you can fetch a bottle of freshly tapped toddy- the local brew of Kerala. A bicycle hire is a good option to explore the villages and markets. After the sunset, the houseboat slowly drifts to the lakeside where it will be anchored for the night. You can spend a relaxing night on board after a delicious Kerala dinner.
On the last day, the cruise starts early in the morning with a wholesome Kerala breakfast. You are getting into the last lap of a memorable cruise and in a couple of hours you will be dropped at the finishing point at around 9.30 to bring the curtains down of a lovely cruise experience.
Cruise not available from 01 December till 20 January.
The houseboat would set sail at the stroke of 12 at noon. The cruise starts with an authentic Kerala lunch served onboard with traditional dishes and seafood delicacies, which would accustom you to the flavours and spices of Kerala. The cruise would cover the meandering waterways of R-Block Kayal and Pathiramanal Island- a haven for many indigenous and migratory birds among others. Some of the other noteworthy tourist attractions in this route include Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram, abode of one of the most famous Hindu sanyasini, the 400 year old Champakulam church and the 110 feet snake boat, which cannot be seen in any other part of the country.
The upper deck and the spacious patio are just right to steal a glimpse of the villages and the interesting sights that are so typical of rural Kerala. You can see women washing clothes, fishermen going about their daily business and kids swimming and making merry in the shallow backwaters. You can also watch the Chinese nets in operation. During the brief moorings of the houseboat, you can fetch a bottle of freshly tapped toddy- the local brew of Kerala. A bicycle hire is a good option to explore the villages and markets. After the sunset, the houseboat slowly drifts to the lakeside where it will be anchored for the night. You can spend a relaxing night on board after a delicious Kerala dinner.
On the last day, the cruise starts early in the morning with a wholesome Kerala breakfast. You are getting into the last lap of a memorable cruise and in a couple of hours you will be dropped at the finishing point at around 9.30 to bring the curtains down of a lovely cruise experience.
Cruise not available from 01 December till 20 January.
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Everything You Need to Know...
- Included in Price: Overnight Air Conditioning, All Meals
- Not included in Price: Alcohol Beverages
- Facilities Aboard: Television
- Number of Cabins: 3
- Sleeps: 6
- Departure Time:: 12:00 noon
- Departure Point: Punnamada Boat jetty
- Drinks Served: Bottled Water, Sweet Coconut, Tea/Chai, Coffee, Fizzy Drinks
- Meal Choices: Traditional Keralite, Vegetarian