TO ALLEPPEY & BOARD YOUR HOUSEBOAT ON THE BACKWATERS
This morning, proceed to Alleppey, approximately a 3 ½ hour drive.
Arrive and board your houseboat for a Cruise and overnight stay on the famed backwaters of Kerala. The entire state of Kerala is blessed with plenty of rivers and the resources of many are still untapped. The waterways of Kerala play a major role in the economy of the state as they link remote villages and islands with the mainland. It is an incredibly different experience to cruise in the backwaters in country boats, absorbing the beauty of Kerala’s villages.
Houseboats, also known as Kettuvallam or rice boats, are today one of the major tourist attractions in Kerala, but these boats were used to carry rice bags in their earlier days. These houseboats are uniquely designed using local materials like bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. and are a fabulous way to enjoy exploring the fascinating beauties of backwaters. The languid grace and quaint design adding another dimension to your cruise in the shimmering blue waters.
Your boat has a private balcony with comfortable chairs (perfect for that G&T while the sun goes down!). The rooms are fully furnished with attached bathrooms. Each boat has a fully equipped kitchen and an experienced cook to prepare authentic Kerala cuisine with seafood specialities and fresh vegetables. This is your chance to pick up some fabulous cooking tips!
Your houseboat travels until sunset before anchoring for the night. Overnight ON BOARD the House-Boat.
