The guests will be received onboard and Houseboat begins its journey at 12noon. As soon as you set sail, you will be served a lavish spread of Kerala cuisine which is liberally accentuated with sea food. The lunch made the traditional way is an ideal way to set the stage for a luxurious cruise.
Though standard houseboats fall easy on your pockets, they will have all the basic conveniences that promise a comfortable cruise. The 3 bedroom houseboats are preffered by groups that are slightly larger in size . The rooms feature basic furnishing and have attached bath. The spacious sitting cum living area is well furnished where you can laze and relax and listen to your favorite music. The kitchenette at the back of the boat is hygienically maintained and comprises modern amenities. The guests will be served lunch, tea with snacks and diner.
Keep your gaze steady through the large windows of the sitting area and get a peak into the rural life. The Alappuzha to Kumarakom route is dotted with many sights of tourist interest such as the R Block, C Block , which are renowned for their unique cultivation methods. Champakulam Church, one of the oldest churches in Kerala, Pathiramanal, a tiny island and coir villages are other places worth a stop.
You can make use of the short halts to explore the villages by foot and and befriend the curious villagers who would amuse with interesting anecdotes. You can watch the men tap toddy - a local alcoholic beverage- and even fetch a bottle. Hire a bicycle and pedal through the village to explore the local markets and places of worship. Cycle past the rice fields and many other features that are typical of Kerala villages. The last leg of the cruise starts early on the third day. You would be dropped by around 9.30 in the morning to mark the end of a pleasurable cruise.
Though standard houseboats fall easy on your pockets, they will have all the basic conveniences that promise a comfortable cruise. The 3 bedroom houseboats are preffered by groups that are slightly larger in size . The rooms feature basic furnishing and have attached bath. The spacious sitting cum living area is well furnished where you can laze and relax and listen to your favorite music. The kitchenette at the back of the boat is hygienically maintained and comprises modern amenities. The guests will be served lunch, tea with snacks and diner.
Keep your gaze steady through the large windows of the sitting area and get a peak into the rural life. The Alappuzha to Kumarakom route is dotted with many sights of tourist interest such as the R Block, C Block , which are renowned for their unique cultivation methods. Champakulam Church, one of the oldest churches in Kerala, Pathiramanal, a tiny island and coir villages are other places worth a stop.
You can make use of the short halts to explore the villages by foot and and befriend the curious villagers who would amuse with interesting anecdotes. You can watch the men tap toddy - a local alcoholic beverage- and even fetch a bottle. Hire a bicycle and pedal through the village to explore the local markets and places of worship. Cycle past the rice fields and many other features that are typical of Kerala villages. The last leg of the cruise starts early on the third day. You would be dropped by around 9.30 in the morning to mark the end of a pleasurable cruise.
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Everything You Need to Know...
- Included in Price: All Meals
- Not included in Price: Alcohol Beverages
- 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