Houseboats

Traditionally, the houseboat was called kettuvallom, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Incredible may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a kettuvallom. Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells. Today, these giant 80 foot long crafts have been adapted into luxuriously furnished houseboats. A kettuvallom usually has one, two or three bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.

Check into the finest Houseboats in God's own Country with Gold Star Rating

Exclusive Features of the Houseboat

  • Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing, with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). They are in top cruising worthy condition.

  • Houseboat is provided with a sun deck, spacious living / dining area (200 sq. ft.), one, two and three bedrooms (varying from 100 sq. ft.- 130 sq. ft.), separate toilets for the crew, spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen (75 sq. ft.).

  • Adequate numbers of buoys are provided and so are fire buckets.
    • Solid wastes and sewage are not directly discharged into the water, bio-chemical alternatives are provided and for energy requirements solar power is used.

    • Wherever possible environment-friendly practices are put to use and plastics are strictly not used.

    • Locally available palm trees, areca nut trees, bamboos and other ethnic materials are used for the boat construction. Also local communities are encouraged to actively involve themselves in this venture.

    • The services of professional cooks are available on the boat. And the fixed menu offered is excellent and exotic.

    • Excellent reading materials can also be accessed.

  • All materials used onboard are eco-friendly, from the Solar Power energy system to the decor. Skillfully equipped with every safety and luxury amenities. We are working hard to ensure that the highest standards are maintained onboard. Making your time with us, enchanting in every way.

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House Boats – Tariff valid till 30th September 2007
Non Air Conditioned Houseboats
Route 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax
Alleppey-Alleppey 6250 8750 13750
Alleppey-Kumarakom 7000 9500 14500

Deluxe Air Conditioned Houseboats

Route 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax
Alleppey-Alleppey 8200 13750 22000
Alleppey-Kumarakom 9000 15000 24000

Premium Air-conditioned Houseboats

Route 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax
Alleppey-Alleppey 11250 18750 25000
Alleppey-Kumarakom 11900 19400 25700

Children below 5 years are free.

Children above 5-12 Rs 500/- without extra mattress

Children above 5-12 Rs 1250/- with extra mattress

Extra Person Rs 1500/- with extra mattress

Taxes - 4.90% Service Tax will be extra on the above rates

Note:

  • Check in time - Alleppey 12Noon - Kumarakom 12.30PM - Check out time 9.30A.M
  • The above rates are inclusive of Luxury Tax
  • AC will be operated whenever requested by the guest for Premium House Boats
  • For Deluxe House Boats, AC will be operated from 9.00 PM to 6.00 AM
  • In case if AC not working for AC booking, non-AC tariff will be applicable
  • Package start with Lunch, Evening Tea, Dinner, Morning Tea and Breakfast
  • Value Added Services especially for Premium House Boats
    • Three 500 ml bottles of soft drinks
    • One bottle of Beer per person 
    • Mineral Water
    • One Veg & One Non Veg Snack before Lunch and Dinner
    • One Hour canoe ride through smallest canals (if Weather permits)
  • Cancellations:
  • 30 Days or more – 10%
  • 29 – 15 Days - 25%
  • 14 – 02 Days – 50%
  • Less than 2 days – 100%