Providing the charms of
the backwaters of Alleppy with its fleet of 15 well
furnished houseboats, Alleppy
Tourism Development Co-Operative society Ltd.
extends all support to tourists interested in backwater
tourism.
The materials that go into the making are all local,
Eco friendly, bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo
mats, coir carpets etc. The house boats have fully
furnished single and double rooms with sundeck, private
balcony with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet
with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room
for the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights.
The crew includes a chef and two oarsmen. The cuisine
is of traditional Kerala flavour with the local specialities;
delicious fish and prawns. There are single bedroom
houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats
for four people,
A ride in the houseboats through the backwaters of
Alleppey would give a chance to understand the culture
and life of Kerala and also can experience the rich
beauty of nature.
Location: Alleppey
100km from Cochin International Airport
A luxury cruise boat, first of
its kind from Cochin, Emerald
Princess has an interior
that is styled like a restaurant, while the exterior
is that of traditional Kettuvallam. The only boat
in the backwaters to be certified by Indian Register
of Shipping for Hull specification, the cruise revolves
around the culture, colour and cuisine of Kerala.
A journey in this cruise through
the enchanting backwaters of Alleppy and Kottayam
would give a first hand experience of the life and
culture. Toddy tapping, coir making and fishing
could be seen. Kathakali dance is performed in this
traditional kettuvallam styled boat. Popular Kerala
dishes and other Indian specialities on buffet with
no artificial colours, additives or preservatives
could be tried.
Other specialities are: welcome
drink, cold towels, evening snacks, fiber optic
lights, adequate life jackets for all on board and
sufficient fire fighting equipment, not to mention
bio-tanks for toilets, no plastic disposals, nestle
vending machine, full stainless steel kitchen, live
band music, separate guest and staff toilets etc.
Location: Cochin
30 km from Cochin International Airport
Lakes and Lagoons
is the one and only ISO 9001 - 2000 certified houseboat
tour company in Kerala. A professionally managed company
with a fleet of more than 10 luxury Houseboats, lakes
& lagoons offer the best in backwater cruise journeys.
The pure ethnic cuisine served in the houseboat is
a specialty of lakes & lagoons. The menu includes
steaming fresh cooked rice, curries with locally grown
organic vegetables, pearl spot (Karimeen) fry, the
starchy cassava (Tapioca) and fish curry - a veritable
tropical feast for your palate.
The house boats have fully furnished single and double
rooms with sundeck, private balcony with comfortable
chairs, kitchen and western styled toilet. In addition,
there is also separate rest room for the crew. Traditional
lanterns are used as lights. The boat cruise along
the backwaters of Alleppey give the guest first hand
experience of the life style, toddy tapping, fishing
for small fry, coir-making, prawn farming etc., which
remains more or less unchanged over the years.
Location: Aleppey
100 km from Cochin Intemabonal Airport
The pioneers in houseboat operations
having single, double, three and four bedroom houseboats,
Pulickattil
for the first time in history introduced five-bed
room houseboat with conference hall which offers panoramic
view of the backwaters.
The sail-steered, wind powered boat takes the guests
along the enchanting paddy fields, picture square
river - banks and remote hamlets to provide glimpses
of Alappuzha and its rural face. A class apart from
ordinary houseboats, these boats give all the luxuries
one get from a rich traditional Nalukettu, the traditional
wooden houses of Kerala.
A traditional swing bed, ritual hanging lamp, spacious
sit out and bedrooms, carved furniture, travelers
library, miniature handicraft emporium, health work
mat, fishing facility, marbled floors etc. are some
ofthe specialties.
Furniture in these house boats are designed like that
of a Nalukettu. Its architecture re-livens the woodcraft
in palaces, and the entire furniture is hand carved
- the floor is aesthetically finished in rosewood.
Location: Alleppey
72km from Cochin International Airport
Rainbow Cruises,
the pioneers in houseboats having Gold Star certification,
with a fleet of ten boats is the best for a floating
holiday on the backwater highways of Kerala, experiencing
the picturesque villages, paddy fields and rows of
coconut palms swaying in the wind. The real Kerala
could be experienced here.
The fleet comprising of Premium Ale, Deluxe Ale and
Deluxe Non Ale houseboats are equipped with every
luxury and safety measures. The English speaking crew,
including a personal chef is at service round-the-clock.
While eyes feast on the endless expanse of water,
one can satisfy his taste buds with a variety of Continental,
Chinese or Indian delicacies. With one or more bath
attached bedrooms, open lounge, deck, kitchen etc
and furnished lavishly, every modern convenience is
added to it. Running water, all through the trip,
sparkling clean fittings, on board mobile phone connection
and an eco-friendly method of waster disposal are
some of the specialties.
Location: Alleppey
72krn from Cochin International Airport.
Tour india
has pioneered the development of backwater tourism
by introducing first Kettuvallam (Rice Boat) for comfortable
cruise in the canals. These houseboats are known for
its unique design, use of local material like bamboo
poles, coconut finer ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc.
These boats have single room, double room, triple
room configuration with, sun deck and private balcony
with comfortable chairs. The rooms are fully fumished
with attached bathrooms with shower, wash basin and
flushing we with tiled floor. Each boat has a fully
equipped kitchen and an experienced cook to prepare
authentic Kerala cuisine with sea food specialties
and fresh vegetables. The guest can go for short expedition
on cycle or the modified bullock carts which are available
to take you higher and higher to enjoy the beauty
of village scenarios.
Location: Alleppey
100km From Cochin International Airport
