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 HouseboatTraditionally known as Kettuvalloms, made up of thatched roofs, now-a-days the Alleppey

Houseboats have transformed in their appearance, style and services. Before booking yourHouseboat, there are a few factors that you need to consider like the condition of the boat andhow long it has been into use. Usually, these are made up of wood and require a maintenanceservice 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 ofyour boat. Try to get these details from your houseboat operator before booking it.

Price Range of HouseboatThere is no standardized range of price for houseboatsthough depending upon ertain factors the operators fixesthe charge for these. Usually, the running costs are quiteexpensive and also the charges are fixed depending uponthe quality of the boat and the services that they offer.So, do not get carried away if you find a house boat withlower prices, as the quality of the boat or the number ofservices offered might be poor. Always examine theservices as well as the condition of the boat before fixingit and paying the price.

Cruising RouteBefore you make your bookings, ask for thecruising routes. Usually, the cruising route takes around trip from Alleppey to Alleppey. You cancatch the beautiful view of the canals, lakes,lagoons and the backwater areas and also you cancatch a glimpse of the backwater villages and alsothe lifestyle and the culture of the people livingacross the coastal areas of Kerala. The cruisingroute that you choose also determines the price ofyour Houseboat.

Cruising Time

Once you board the Alleppey houseboat, the cruisingwill start occasionally stopping during meal times. Atnight, no cruising happens, and you can enjoy thebeautiful silence of the night accompanied with themurmuring of the flora in these lakes. The houseboatwill be docked at the banks of the Alleppeybackwaters. The cruising will begin the nextmorning.

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

Kerala Houseboats

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

Crew members

Food

Best time to Hire Houseboats

Booking & Cancellation

Houseboats Alleppey

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