Kumarakom House Boats
A standout amongst the most favored approaches to draw near to the backwater life in Kerala is the houseboat remain. Recorded among the incredibly famous attractions and the most happening activities in Kerala is Houseboat Cruising. Voyagers from various pieces of the world come to Kerala to appreciate the picturesque excellence and peacefulness of its backwaters through houseboat. Houseboats in Kerala are accessible as indicated by spending one can manage the cost of and offices/extravagances one needs to appreciate. A houseboat is accessible in all sizes with an alternative of number of rooms, a deck, a kitchenette, bathroom, an open parlor territory and that's just the beginning. Each houseboat is manged by a group of 3 men, typically a cook, guide and rower.
Google Reviews
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Great boat, great food, great route. We are a family of four travelling with our baby and toddler. We contacted Kumarakom Houseboats a week days before travelling with. We changed our minds lots of times on the dates and number of days due to other commitments. They were patient and polite with our changes. They even managed to change our booking whilst on the boat from one night to two. The food was wonderful and Midhun our cook was very friendly and accommodated our needs with a smile on his face. The driver was quiet which was fine. The manager even booked a taxi for us at the end of the trip. The boat was a large single bedroom one with enclosed downstairs and open upstairs. The whole boat was very child friendly which meant we could relax more. Perfect as we hadn't relaxed this much throughout our whole travels in India. A much needed break! Highly recommended.
Laura Bell
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Friendly and very comfortable. Good food and clean rooms. Loved it
Mani George
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This was a beautiful experience for us. A full day of tranquillity, lovely courteous staff and delicious home style Kerala food! The room was comfortable, clean and set up very nicely. Don't think twice about booking them.
Sharad Raghavan
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Excellent boat, nice food, clean and homely envirinment. Enjoyed the trip with family and friends. Those who are waiting to explore the beauty of kerala back water, i will strongly recommend this boat. Many many thanks.
ajit prabhakaran
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Amazing experience. Food was absolutely superb. Thanks to Mr. Jayesh, the chef of cruise. Hospitality was very good. Staff of cruise was very cooperative. And also the rate was affordable.
Kiran Nair
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Very nice experience. It was our last moment plan, and this option popped up accidently. Searched on Google, and found the number of the manager who arranged a very nice houseboat for two families. The houseboats were well equipped, rooms nice and clean, well maintained. The washroom were very clean with a big bath tub. The houseboat had lots of nice wall paintings which made the boat look very rich. The outer corridors had dining table for 6 and good quality foam sofa for four. In addition, there were good spaces to sit on the deck. Although we booked our for four hours only (₹1000/hr, minimum 4 hrs) we had lunch on board (₹500/head very+non veg), is a very good houseboat for even full day with night stay. The food was really good authentic Kerala taste. The staff was very friendly and helping. They served tea and snacks in the evening which was the icing on the cake. The entire boat ride was fun through canals, around the island where you will have lots of nature beauty and serene atmosphere. All in all a very good experience. One star is reserved as we didn't do a full day trip, so we don't have night stay experience.
Nitin Jagdhane
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The boat house was clean, chef prepared food was great, he matched our expectations very well and flawless. We expected boat driver to be a little more interactive to at least inform us what areas we were crossing, he did inform only if we asked, not otherwise. That was the only deterrent from me giving a 5 star rating. Else the experience was just perfect.
Seetha Raghavan
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Must experience the back water cruise with an affordable price. Thanks to kumarakam for giving wonderful experience.
Renshi V.
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Boat is well maintained. Service is excellent. Crew people are super helpful, polite and friendly. Food is excellent.
Ashok Kumar
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Overall experience was fantastic. Staff is very friendly. This food is very homely, fresh and straight from heart. only feedback is to have toiletries in bath room especially toilet papers. Bed sheets and blankets could be more cleaner
Elizabeth James
Places to Visit
Pathiramanal
Pathiramanal is a small island located on the border of Kottayam - Alapuzha Districts in Kerala, India. The name 'Pathiramanal' means 'Sands of night'. The island is located in the Vembanad Lake. The island is an easily reachable location in the Kumarakom - Muhamma water route. It takes around 40 minutes from Kumarakom to reach Pathiramanal from Kumarakom. The journey through backwaters of Kottayam District is a marvellous experience. The scenic beauty of both sides of the lake as well as that of the island is mind blowing. it is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world.
Kumarakom-Backwaters
Unbelievably beautiful emerald paddy fields, pulsating mangrove forests, coconut groves and canopies and enchanting waterways and canals decked with white lilies - little wonder that Kumaralom is considered paradise on earth. Forty two of the forty four freshwater rivers originating in the Western Ghats flow eastwards forming an intricate network of waterways. Backwaters are formed when these rivers empty themselves into the Arabian Sea. Kumarakom is perched on the western banks of the Vembanad Lake and has about 900 sq. kms of backwater ripples spread endlessly into the horizon. Kumarakom is a fascinating hamlet where tradition and modernity go hand in hand. A blend of tradition and culture is interwoven in the lives of the natives living in ancient rustic homes with temples and churches. At the same time, you can spot tourists glide through the canoe, motorboat or houseboats and accommodated in state of the art guesthouses, hotels and resorts.
Kuttanad
Kuttanad in Kerala, India, is the region with the lowest altitude in India, with 500 square kilometres of the region below sea level. Its elevation ranges from 0.6 m above to 2.2 metres below sea level. Most of the area is covered with water throughout the year. Kuttanadu is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level.A few of the major villages which form Kuttanadu are: Ramankary, Kaipuzha, Kumarakom, Edathua, Mampuzhakkary, Neelamperoor, Kainadi, Kavalam, Pulincunnoo,Kannady, Veliyanadu, Veeyapuram, Vezhapra, Kunnamkary, Kidangara, Muttar, Neerattupuram, Thalavady, Changankary, Champakulam, Nedumudy, Moonnatummukham, Melpadom, Payippad, Karichal, Ayaparambu, Narakathara, Venattukad, Kayalppuram, Moncompu, Chathurthiakary, Manalady, Koduppunna,Thayankarry Pullangadi, Thalavady, etc.
