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Houseboat Package details
Features of Houseboat Tourism..
For a one night - booking the time schedule starts from 12.00 noon and ends at 10.00 am, the following day.
Normally the houseboats are manned by a crew of three. The captain, engine driver and a cook. Most of them are hail from Kuttanad, and have underwent training in hospitality aspects. Despite the fact that they are not highly educated, theycan understand English because of their vast empirical experiences.
The houseboats are powered by small outboard and inboard engines. Large air-conditioned houseboats use inboard engines. After 5 pm the house boats are anchored in to a safe lake. (This allows the local lots to go for fishing in their small country boats- 5pm - 6 pm).
Houseboats are also studded with Solar energized lighting. Most of the houseboats have two twin bedded rooms. On full moon days one-bedroom houseboats are provided to attract honeymooners.
The food is usually prepared by following a regular menu chart, unless the customer does not intimate his preferences in advance. The meals are still being prepared in the traditional Kerala style.
The houseboats are certified by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala in two categories - Golden and Silver. The Golden category houseboats have more sophisticated features like spacious rooms, tiled toilets, hand - shower, kitchen, sit out and better service.
Cruise Tips...
Check-in time for all the cruises is 1200 hours and check-out time is 1000 hours. The two hours in between are required for the housekeeping activities of the houseboat.
Cruise time for each day is 4 to 5 hours on an average. Please note that the places/distances covered depend on the time of arrival, place of check in (pick up) and number of days cruising.
Modest attire is advised while cruising through the canals. Open lakes can be used for sunbathing
The Fixed Menu offers typical Kerala cuisine. Any changes required 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.
