HOUSEBOAT IN KERALAThings to Know Before Booking a

ALLEPPEY – Venice of the EastAlleppey,  is one of the most

beautiful places in Kerala well-known for the serenity of its

exotic backwaters, and also the houseboat cruise is a pleasant

experience that attracts tourists from far and wide across the

globe.  Alleppey Houseboats are a delightful experience and usually these boats are hired

from Alleppey, as it forms the intersection point between

Cochin and Quilon. Here are a few things you should know about these so that you enjoy

your houseboat tour.

The Condition of the Kerala Houseboat    Traditionally known as Kettuvalloms, made up of thatched roofs, now-a-days the Alleppey Houseboats have transformed in their appearance, style and services. Before booking your Houseboat, there are a few factors that you need to consider like the condition of the boat and how long it has been into use. Usually, these are made up of wood and require a maintenance service to be provided once in a year. These have an average lifetime of 6 to 10 years. Also, the quality of the construction materials is another factor that determines the condition of your boat. Try to get these details from your houseboat operator before booking it.

Price Range of HouseboatThere is no standardized range of price for houseboats though depending upon ertain factors the operators fixes the charge for these. Usually, the running costs are quite expensive and also the charges are fixed depending upon the quality of the boat and the services that they offer. So, do not get carried away if you find a house boat with lower prices, as the quality of the boat or the number of services offered might be poor. Always examine the services as well as the condition of the boat before fixing it and paying the price.

Cruising RouteBefore you make your bookings, ask for the cruising routes. Usually, the cruising route takes a round trip from Alleppey to Alleppey. You can catch the beautiful view of the canals, lakes, lagoons and the backwater areas and also you can catch a glimpse of the backwater villages and also the lifestyle and the culture of the people living across the coastal areas of Kerala. The cruising route that you choose also determines the price of your Houseboat.

 Cruising Time

Once you board the Alleppey houseboat, the cruising will start occasionally stopping during meal times. At night, no cruising happens, and you can enjoy the beautiful silence of the night accompanied with the murmuring of the flora in these lakes. The houseboat will be docked at the banks of the Alleppey backwaters. The cruising will begin the next morning.

Air - ConditioningTwo kinds of Houseboats are available, one with Air-Conditioning and the other non A/C. Most of the times, Houseboats offer A/C services during night starting from 9 pm to 7 am in the morning and extra money will be charged from the next hour onwards. Usually, the bedrooms are fitted with A/C as rest of the area is open space. The A/C is operated on generators.

Kerala Houseboats

Also make a note of these points tooCheck –in & check- out

Crew members

 Food

Best time to Hire Houseboats

Booking & Cancellation

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