Alleppey House Boat Cruise is a must experience activity for a traveller visiting Kerala. Alleppey can be reached in an hour and half time from Kochi City. Alleppey is 65 kilometers from Kochi city. A cruise through the pristine backwaters of Alleppey will provide the travellers an opportunity to experience the village life of this beautiful land in Kerala. Narrow canals, village life, paddy fields, coconut trees, toddy shops, canoe rides, water birds and much more.
A House Boat is a modernized version of the “Kettuvallams” or country boats used by the localities for long travel. In Malayalan the local language, “Kettu” means “to tie” and “vallam” means “boat”. Kettuvallams were used to transfer men and materials in the Kerala backwaters. Places like Kuttanad were connected to the ports like Kochi and Kodungallur mostly because of these kettuvallams. The journey used to take several days and the travelers had to stay in these country boats for several days. Cooking, night stay and storage of goods were all done in these covered boats. These boats were later modified around 25 years back, Proper bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen area, sitting area and corridors are provided in the modern house boats. There are very luxury house boats in Alleppey and Kumarakom Backwaters with air conditioned rooms and dining area.
Day cruise in a House boat will have 5 to 6 hours of backwater cruise. Lunch and tea with snacks will be provided to the guest. Spotted fish fry, traditional kerala meals with pap pad will be provided in the boat. The cruise is well enjoyed by the travellers,
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A magical experience in the Kerala backwaters with delicious Kerala food.
Cochin – Alleppey/Kumarakom – Cochin. Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey/Kumarakom. Check in at Houseboat for 05 hrs cruise with lunch . Covering Sightseeing of panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields & surroundings. Check out from houseboat & Back to Cochin. Tour ends
