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Kerala
Backwaters
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Kerala
Houseboats
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Kerala
Beach Resorts
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Kerala has some of the finest beaches,
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Kerala
Wildlife
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Kerala
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Kerala
Hill Stations
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Kerala
Performing Arts
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Kerala
Pilgrim Center
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Kerala
Ayurveda
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Kerala Ayurveda -
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Kerala
Accommodation
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Villas, Homestays, Huts, Resorts, Tree
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Kerala
Houseboat Cruise Packages | Also
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Kerala
Houseboat Cruise
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Large ‘Kettuvalloms’, traditional Kerala country boats of over 60 ft. in length, have been converted into luxury houseboats. Spending the night in these traditional Kerala Houseboats, floating on the emerald backwaters, will be one of the most memorable moments for every traveler. These houseboats with all modern amenities, consists of a living room with an upper deck, one or two bedrooms with attached modern bathrooms attached, and a kitchenette. Needless to say, there will be a couple of oarsmen, a cook, and if you so wish, a guide.
You might begin your cruise at Alappuzha, which is hailed as the Venice of the East, because of its intricate maze of backwaters, canals and bridges. As the houseboat floats along the backwaters of Kuttanad, you will find yourself amidst along canals where the level of water is often higher than that of the green fields on either side. A beautiful backwater spot accessible from Alappuzha is Kumarakom. Breathtaking green, the village slumbers by the Vembanad Lake. On-cruise scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of lush greens and deep blues. As the boat glides along the gorgeous green of the fringed palms the ripples in the blue water blend into little wavelets. A 14-acre bird sanctury adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds such as Water Ducks, Cuckoos, Siberian strokes spend happy summers here. By the Vembanad lake nestles a golden yellow island, Pathiramanal which is a heaven of peace for the tourists. |
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An over night cruise in the splendid houseboats
will take you down to Kochi or Kollam. Many beautiful
sights greet you along the way to Kochi, such
as the Chinese fishing nets, said to have been
introduced into Kerala by the traders from Kublai
Khan's court. The route to Kollam, winds up the
Pampa river to Champpakkulam, an island hamlet,
then into the Karumadi Canal. The statue of karumadikuttan
is believed to be of Buddha. Some see it as a
remnant of bygone era when Buddhist monks came
to Kerala with the message of love and non-violence.
The past Trikunna-puzha across Kayamkulam Lake
and Ashtamudi lake finally drawing in the ancient
port of Kollam. Throughout the scenery continues
to be ravishing.
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Houseboat Cruise Packages
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