Tharavadu Houseboats at Kumarakom & Alleppey

The Backwaters of Kerala

The Kerala Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The Kerala Backwaters are a self supporting eco-system teeming with life. The canals connecting the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable. Kumarakom and Alleppey (new name Alappuzha) are the prominant Backwater tourist attractions in Kerala.

Kuttanadu is the unique rare places in the world where farming is done below sea level (1.5 -2 meters below sea level). Inland waterway that flow above the land level is an amazing feature of this land at Kuttanadu.

The most exciting feature of Kuttanadu is the Kettuvallam (traditional transport Houseboat) which has become the most popular tourism product in India today. In a land as water bound as Kerala it wouldn't be an unusual sight, but for a visitor to God's Own Country a houseboat gliding along the vast green expanse of the backwaters is the most amazing feature in the world. Even more enchanting is a holiday in the houseboats of Kerala.

Kumarakom is a centre for houseboat cruises. Houseboat contains well furnished & attached bathrooms bed rooms, sun bath-deck, lounge cum dining room and a  kitchen with  Kerala food. Two boats-men and an expert cook will be with you on trip , for making your trip more comfortable, Houseboats have modern facilities like electric lights, fans, European style bathroom and showers etc .

Food : Tharavadu Houseboats Kerala

Welcome drink, fruits.
Lunch: Rice, Seven types of vegetable dish and Fish fry.
Evening Tea: Tea / Coffee, snacks
Dinner: Chapatti, Chicken curry / Dal curry, White rise and four types of vegetable dish.
Breakfast: Bread toast-omelet, steamed banana Or Appam / Idiappam / Poori, Egg Curry / Vegetable Curry, Steamed Banana.
We provide home grown organic vegetables & fruits for the guests on cruise.

Cruise Route : Tharavadu Houseboats Kerala

Alleppey - Kumarakom Cruise through the punnamada lake … the venue of the famous Nehru Trophy Snake boat race. Enter the enchanting waters of the Vembanad lake… enjoy the panoramic views and the glimpses of life along the banks. Visit R-block, C-block where paddy is cultivated much below the water level. Stop by the pathiramanal island. Visit at Chavara Bhavan… the old wooden house where the blessed Kuriakose Eelias Chavara was born. Night stay at Alleppey backwaters. Early morning leave the depature point.

* Service Tax @ 4.8% Extra.

* Peak Season : Peak Season surcharge Rs 1500 per room extra from 20 Dec 2008 to 10 Jan 2009
Extra Bed : Rs 500 for non ac and Rs 750 for ac
Children : up to 5 yrs free
Cost Includes : Welcome drink, Lunch, Evening Tea with snacks, Dinner, Breakfast, Fruits and mineral water
Check in : 1200hrs
Check out : 1000hrs
THERE MAY BE CHANGE IN THE TARIFF WITHOUT NOTICE ON SOME SPECIAL DAYS