A home that beckons
All the houseboats are designed like a house consisting of a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, and sun deck. The boats are built of jackfruit logs and coconut fibre. Some of the boats are even fully air-conditioned, so you can host corporate events or family functions inside.
You also get electrical items, like electric fans, geysers in the bathroom, and a television. The insides are covered with metha payas or Kerala mats. Some of the elite houseboats are also two-storied, and you have fishing rods, newspapers, CDs, DVD players, speakers, etc.
Well-trained crews maintain these houseboats in Kumarakom Backwaters. There is usually a captain, a guide, a cook, and two oarsmen to support the cruise. You are promised a comfortable ride for the long hours in the water, and it will be a lifetime memorable experience. There will be eco-friendly facilities for the disposal of waste and sewage. Some boats also use traditional lanterns to enhance the ambience inside.
A culture of hospitality
You should try houseboats at least once when visiting Kumarakom Backwaters. You get to experience alot of what Kumarakom’s culture has to offer, like massages, market trips, amazing food, and fishing. These are mainly Kettuvellam and Punting houseboats with 1/2/3/4 occupancy bedrooms to match all tourists' requirements. These houseboats are available in categories like Gold Star, Silver Star, and Green Palm based on the facilities they provide. There are both day boat tours and night boat tours to fulfil all tourists’ demands. You can avail of any of the boats based on your itinerary.
