Kerala Houseboat: In backwaters with tourists

Kerala Houseboat: In Kumarakom backwater; Interior of Houseboat

On Houseboats: Kumarakom-Alappuzha Backwater Cruise

Kerala Houseboat

Kerala Houseboat Cruise: Since ancient times Kerala has used its lake and canals as a water network for transporting men and material. Being aboard a houseboat is tranquil, stressless adventures where you will see the beautiful Kerala keep passing by. The houseboat cruise down the mystical backwaters of Kerala is indisputably an experience of a lifetime.

The Kerala Houseboat Features -
Besides being a cultural heritage, the houseboats (boat-houses) of Kerala offer an innovative kerala holiday idea. The country houseboat in kerala is referred to as 'Kettuvallam'. These eco-friendly Kerala houseboats are made from local materials like bamboo poles, coconut fibre, ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. Usually kerala houseboats are the giant country crafts that are as long as 60 to 70 feet.

While aboard the houseboat in Kerala, you may enjoy the facilities of a star categorized hotel. Basically a houseboat is well appointed with an open lounge, one or more bath attached bedrooms and a kitchenette. Kerala house-boat is generally manned by a crew, consisting of a cook, guide and oarsman. Lazing and relaxing on the sun decks is one of the most popular activities on the boat-house in Kerala. Traditional lanterns take up the place of electricity on the houseboat. On the boat, you may enjoy the serene surroundings along with savoring the traditional specialties of Kerala. Fresh seafood adds to the sumptuous Kuttanadan meals available on the Kerala houseboat.

Through the Kerala houseboat cruise you will see

A boat ride into the countryside offers a close look at rustic kerala 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.

The tourists on the houseboats may relive the authentic life in the villages of kerala. These kerala houseboat or the taxis on the backwaters of kerala pass through several towns and villages of Kerala. The Vembanad Lake forms the largest backwater stretch in kerala. You may enjoy kumarakom, alleppey or alappuzha, kottayam and kollam on the houseboat while enjoying backwaters of kerala. Altogether, houseboats in kerala are great options for short breaks and getaways.

Kumarakom houseboat and Alleppey houseboat facility

Deluxe one room houseboats with double bed for 2 adults + 2 kids, 2 bed rooms in one houseboat for 4 adults + 4 kids, 3 rooms in one houseboat for 6 adults and the houseboat with party room and conference hall
Sit out, Sundeck bedroom and all have private bath, Attached bathroom with European Toilets, Common living area, common TV, common dinning table and kitchen. Cruise through the kerala backwater, our operation provides this everlasting experience.
We are endowed and dedicated to satiate tourists with excellent kerala packages and services. Personalized services and flexibility is our hallmark. Motorized boats, Houseboats, Kettuvallams - traditional rice boats converted to floating cottages, small rowing boats - just name it and it shall be provided.
Cruise in kerala backwater operation assures a typical Kuttanad experience in all its cruises- lush green kerala paddy fields and swishing coconut groves, vast stretches of water and delicious gourmet.

Our kerala houseboat cruise trips are several packages 1 to 7 days come and flow through the entire kerala backwater and relax by sun from our kerala houseboat

Coconut Creek: Houseboat Tariff (Kumarakom, Alleppey)

1st March 2010 to 30th September 2010

One bed room (A/c N/A/c)		Two bed room (A/c N/A/c)		Triple bed room (A/c N/A/c)
Rs.6000	Rs.5000	Rs.8000	Rs.7000	Rs.10000	Rs.8750

1st October 2010 to 15th December 2010 and 11th January 2011 to 28th February 2011

One bed room (A/c N/A/c)		Two bed room (A/c N/A/c)		Triple bed room (A/c N/A/c)
Rs.6750	Rs.5750	Rs.9000	Rs.7500	Rs.12000	Rs.11000

16th December 2010 to 10th January 2011

One bed room (A/c)	Two bed room (A/c)	Triple bed room (A/c)
Rs.9000	Rs.13500	Rs.20000

Kerala Houseboat Itinerary and Policies:-

-Check in 12 noon

-Check out 9.30 am

-The 22 hours full day with over night houseboat rates includes Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee,Dinner,morning bed coffee and Breakfast with fixed menu only.

-On Day 1 houseboat will be cruising through the lake from 12 noon to 5.30 pm and On Day 2 Houseboat will be cruising in the lake from 7.30 am to 9.30 am.

-Four to Five hours cruising through Kumarakom and Alappuzha Backwaters, Midnight land Island, Fish Sanctuary, R'Block Chithira etc. in the houseboat.

- Houseboat will be stationed in the bank of the lake on night time.

-If the guest hire air condition houseboat then the a/c will be start operating from 7 pm to 7 am only or any guest need full time a/c then please take the booking as full time air condition houseboat and full time a/c houseboat rate will be different from above published rates.

- The rate will be same as above published tariff for Check in at kumarakom and check out at kumarakom or check in at alleppey and check out at alleppey.

- There will be a extra charge for check in at kumarakom and check out at alleppey or check in at alleppey and check out kumarakom.

- The above kerala houseboat tariff includes all taxes.

Kumarakom Honeymoon Packages

2 nights and 3 days
1 night in houseboat and 1 night in homestay
a. Package cost A/C – Rs:8850 (Mar 1st 2010 to September 30th 10)
b. Package cost NON A/C Rs: 7350 (Mar 1st 2010 to September 30th 2010)
c. Package cost A/C – Rs:9900 (October 1st 2010 to December14th 2010 and January 11th 2011 to February 28th 2011)
d. Package cost NON A/C – Rs:8650 (October 1st 2010 to December14th 2010 and January 11th 2011 to February 28th 2011)
E. Package cost A/C Rs:13000 (December 15th 2010 to January 10th 2011)

The above cost includes:-

Pick up and drop off from Kottayam in non AC Indica
Welcome drink on arrival
Accommodation in deluxe rooms
Accommodation in A/c rooms or non a/c rooms in coconut creek
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included in package for deluxe room in coconut creek(other meals on extra payment)
Lunch dinner and breakfast (all meals included with houseboat stay)
22 hours overnight stay in the a/c or non a/c houseboat
Four to Five hours cruising through Kumarakom and Alappuzha
Houseboat will be stationed in night time on the bank of the lake or Canal.
Bird sanctuary visit
Village safari
Church / Temple Visit
Kumarakom sight seeing in non a/c indica for 2 hrs

In peak seasons (December 15th, January 15th) rates will be changed sub to availability.

Kerala Boat Cruising Through Kumarakom Lake and Kerala Backwaters (Day Cruise): Tariff

1 bed room kerala House boat per hour Rs. 1000/- $ 25 (Minimum 5 hrs)

2 bed room kerala House boat per hour Rs. 1250/- $ 28 (Minimum 5 hrs)

Motor boat Rs:400/-, $ 9 (Minimum 2 hrs)

Speed boat per hour Rs. 1250/-, $28 (Minimum 1 hr)

Country boat per hour Rs. 200/-, $ 5 (Minimum 1 hr)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE DAY CRUISE PER HOUR CHARGES ARE FOR PER BOAT ONLY AND NOT PER HEAD

Coconut Creek Farm & Home Stay
Ponnattusseril, after Hotel Radisson,
Near Nazreth Church, Kumarakom South PO
Kottayam, Kerala, India.
info@coconutcreek.co.in
www.coconutcreek.co.in
Tel no: 0091481 2524203
Mobile: 0091 (0)98957 29278 (India)
0091 (0)94473 20261 (India)
Mobile: 00965-66592881 (kuwait)
Tel no. 00965 24893561 (kuwait)