Palace / Castle Alleppey Kerala vacation rental bed and breakfast

Luxuary two bedroom A/C Houseboat

Data of object

Type of object:	Palace / Castle
Living area:	0 m²
Number of rooms:	2
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	4
Number of bathsrooms:	2
Listing #:	10903

Trip and stay is from 12.00 Noon to 10.00 am on the following day in case of a standard one- night booking. The houseboats are be manned by 3 men - a captain, an engine driver and a cook. All the staff are from in and around Kuttanad with some training in hospitality aspects. They speak the local language - Malayalam, but can understand English because of their experience in this field. The food is normally prepared on a fixed menu - if individual preferences are not intimated in advance. Fish during lunch and chicken during dinner is the norm practice. The simplicity of the meals had by the boatmen of the past is still maintained today. Solar energized lighting is available on the houseboats. Most of the products used for the conversion of the Kettuvallam into a houseboat are traditional and eco friendly - bamboo mat for roofing, coir mat on floors, bamboo ply for the walls etc. Most of the houseboats have 2 twin bedded rooms, with attached tiled toilets (with WC, hand - shower, wash basin), kitchen with LPG stove, sit-out with chairs and a sundeck.. Honeymooners would be attracted by the one-bedroom houseboat during the full moon days. The houseboats which are powered by small outboard engines are allowed to move in the canals, lakes and rivers only till 5 pm, after which they are anchored in a safe lake. (5 pm to 6 am is the time used by the local people for fishing, in their small country boats). The houseboats are certified by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala in two categories - Golden and Silver. The Golden category houseboats have more spacious rooms, tiled toilets, hand - shower, kitchen, sit out and better service. You are free tip the crew as this will help to supplement their income earned during the 6 month season.

Town and location of object

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Alleppey , Kerala , India

ALLEPPEY BEACH:Alleppey ,otherwise known as Alappuzha,has a long stretch of beautiful beach with a park for the children.The pier which extends into the sea, is over 137 years old.There is also a beautiful lighthouse which still functions,though Alleppey is no more a sea port. KUTTANAD:Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala because of the vast paddy cultivation.This is perhaps the only region where farming is done below sea level. PATHIRAMANAL:This little island on the backwaters is a favourite haunt of migratory birds. CHAMPAKULAM CHURCH:This is one of the oldest churches in Kerala .It is also believed to be one of the seven churches established by St Thomas.The annual feast of this church falls on the third Sunday of October every year. CHAVARA BHAVAN:Chavara-the family name and Bhavan meaning house, is the ancestoral home of Blessed Kuriakose Chavara.Kuriakose Chavara was declared Blessed by Pope John Paul II,during his visit to India in 1986. KARUMADIKUTTAN: A 11th century statue of Lord Budha.

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: Cochin Airport - 90 km
Distance to next railway station: Alleppey - 8 km
Distance to next motorway: Alleppey Bus stand - 3 km
Distance to next Shop: 0.4 km

Sport facilities nearby

Fishing, Canoeing, Swimming, Sailing,

Type of holidays

Relaxing holidays
Family holidays
Cultural and sightseeing holidays
Romantic holidays

Bedroom

Total number of sleeping facilities: 6

2 Single room(s)
2 Double room(s)
1 Trible room(s)
1 Other sleeping rooms

Bathrooms and WCs

Number of bathsrooms: 2

2 bathsrooms with shower

External facilities of object

Car Parking

Internal facilities of object

Air-conditioning
Safe
Sunbed

Machines and equipment

Boat
Towels provided
Telephone

Kitchen facilities

2 ring stove
Single ring stove

Services

Guide

Other

Pets not allowed
Seniors suitable
Children welcomed
Handicapped suitable

Additional Information

1. Pick up (Check-in) time for all the cruises is at 1200 hours and drop- off (Check-out) time is 1000 hours. The 2 hours in between are required for the housekeeping activities of the houseboat. 2. Cruise time on each day will be 4 to 5 hours on an average. Please note that the places/distance covered will depend on the time of arrival, place of check in(pick up) and number of days cruising. 3. Modest attire is advised while going through the canals.Feel free to sunbathe in the open lakes… 4. Meals served - The Fixed Menu offers typical Kerala cuisine. Any changes required will have to be intimated in advance. Pure vegetarian dishes and Satwik Jain food preparations can be prepared by the cook on board. Lunch - Rice, sambar (a special lentil broth with vegetables), a selection of vegetable dishes, fried fish, salads and pappad (a crunchy savoury wafer). Evening - Tea / Coffee with snacks (banana fritters). Dinner - Rice, chapathy, chicken curry, vegetable stir fry, and salad. Breakfast - Bread, butter, jam and eggs to order or - Puttu (steamed rice powder laced with fresh grated coconut) with steamed banana and chickpea curry. On advance request we serve dosa / idli / puttu or any other Kerala specialties for breakfast / lunch / dinner. Narrow Canals and the normal village life around them are the most attractive part of the houseboat cruises. You will see women engaged in their daily domestic chores - washing clothes, cutting and cleaning freshly caught fish, washing utensils ,children going to school, men and women working in the fields etc. Famous snake boat - Champakulam Chundan. Chavara Bhavan-the ancestral home of Blessed Kuriakose Chavara Champakulam Church, one of the oldest churches in Kerala,believed tobe one of the seven established by St Thomas. Kottaram temple. Nedumudy to visit the local market. Mancompu for a walk through the village and a visit to the Bhagavathy temple. Karumady kuttan (believed to be a 11th century statue of Budha) Puthen Thodu (canal), Karumadi canal, Bombay thodu(canal) etc. which are long stretches of narrow canals. Fields where farming is done below sea level.