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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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.
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Kumarakom Houseboats is an experience of a relaxing cruise on the Vembanad backwaters combined with great tasting Kerala style food(with karimeen fry) and service by the staff on board. Right from the time of the booking, the owner was courteous and provided the detailed itinerary with pictures of the boat and the menu on board. We were also given the option of selecting additional items on the menu like crab roast (as long as we paid extra). The food on board was not only delicious, the quantity was more than sufficient for a 5 person group. We paid an advance on the day before the cruise as part of the booking process(about half the price of the day trip 11 am to 4 pm) and the remainder on the day of the trip. The cruise took us through a narrow canal with houses on either side for the first hour and then to the vast Vembanad Lake for the remainder of the trip. We also stopped in between where we bought some crab which we were able to give to the staff and they cooked it for lunch. The backwaters are beautiful with a lot of greenery around as well as resorts. I would highly recommend Kumarakom Houseboats for a day trip.
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.