Kerala Houseboat is one of the major attraction in Kerala Tourism. Most of the Houseboats are operating from Alleppey and Kumarakom. Alleppey is the best and most recommended place for Houseboat Cruising.
A Houseboat is about 67 to 120 feet in length. The materials that go into the making are local and Eco-friendly; bamboo poles, coconut fiber, ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. There are Houseboats with the fully furnished single room, double room, and triple rooms till seven rooms.
One of the most preferred ways to get close to the backwater life in Kerala is the cruise in Alleppey Houseboat. The cruising on the backwaters of Alleppey makes you feel relax. The houseboats come in different size and comfort and are wonderful works of art. It is like sliding on a waterbed while you relax in the cool breeze and witness the many forms of backwater life around you.
Shikara trip starts from Rajeev Jetty and make a trip through Punnamada Lake. During this time, one can see the finishing point jetty where houseboats halt and wait for their guests. On the right side, a beautiful resort called Alleppey Lake Palace. After about 15 minutes trip through Punnamada Lake, the Shikara enter Vilakkumaram canal, a canal that have approx 200ft width. After about 5 minutes ride, the Shikara enters its first small canal called.
Motorboats are quite different from Houseboats and Shikkara boats. Motorboats are mainly used for Transportation in Kerala Backwaters. It’s more economical to enjoy a backwater cruise in Alleppey and Kumarakom than Houseboats. For small groups, motorboats will be more preferable and cheaper than any other ones. A motorboat is comparatively smaller than the Houseboats but bigger than the Shikkara boats. It is powered with inboard engines and outboard motors. It is mostly used for sightseeing and travelling from one place to another for tourists having limited time to spend in travelling. No food or any other facilities like Toilets, wash rooms etc., are not available in a motorboat. It is available in different shapes and sizes. It is completely engraved in wood. One can hire a motorboat at any time and its maximum capacity is 5-70 seats and can weigh about 500-5000 kg and their power is about 40-50 hp. It can be hired by hourly and day basis not by per head basis. It’s the best option for sightseeing.
Kayaking :- 6am to 8:30am
Reporting time :- 5:45am
Morning kayaking:- 9:30 to 12
Reporting time:- 9 Am
Sunset kayaking :- 4pm to 6:30
Reporting time :- 3:30pm
