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Tharavadu Houseboats
Kumarakom, India

Eco Trails Kerala, Tharavadu Heritage Home
Kumarakom
Kerala (State of Kerala), India
686563

Houseboat Cruise in Kerala Backwaters

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Property type: Other 2 guest units Built: 2004, renovated: 2006


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Overview

	Traditionally, the houseboats were called Kettuvallams, which means a boat made by trying together pieces of wood. Unbelievable as it may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a Kettuvallam. Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nuts shells.
	The Backwaters of Kerala is unique and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting eco-system teeming with life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable
	The most exciting aspect of Kuttanadu is the Kettuvallam (traditional Houseboat) which has become the most popular tourism product in India today. In a land as water bound as Kerala it wouldn't be an unusual sight, but for a visitor to God's Own Country a houseboat gliding along the vast green expanse of the backwaters is the most amazing spectacle in the world. Even more enchanting is a holiday in the houseboats of Kerala.

Location & Transportation

Backwater Village Area - Kuttanadu is the one rare places in the world where farming is done below sea level (1.5 -2 meters below sea level). Inland waterways that flow above the land level is an amazing feature of this land. Kuttanad lies in heart of the backwaters of Kerala. This beautiful countryside with its waterways also is rich in crops like rice, banana, Cassava and yam.
Directions	By Air: va Cochin International Airport (75 KMs) By Rail: via Kottayam (16 kilometres) By Boat: From Muhamma (near Alappuzha ) to Kumarakom Jetty (7 KMs). By Road: Buses and taxis are easily available at all times of the day from Kottayam & Cochin
Airport	Cochin - Nedumbasserry International AIrport

Amenities & Attractions

It contains well furnished & bath attached bed rooms, sun bath-deck, lounge cum dining room and a hygienic kitchen. In the royal kitchen, we prepare delicious Kerala food. Two boats-men and an expert cook will retinue your trip , for making your trip more comfortable, we have provided modern facilities like electric lights, fans, European style bathroom and showers etc in the boat.

Local Attractions

	Bacakwaters
	Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
	Alleppy
	Kumarakom
	Kottayam

Amenities

Airport pickup	All inclusive plan	Bicycle rental
Boat rental	Breakfast included	Car rental
Currency exchange	Express checkout	Free local phonecalls
Linen included	Meal plans	Newspapers/magazines
Open 24 Hours	Parking (free)	Pets allowed
Religious group assistance	Religious services on site	Room service
Smoking permitted	Taxi service	Tour/sightseeing assistance

Guest Unit Amenities

15 ' x 15 ' size Bed Rooms Attached Bathrooms

Unit Types

	4 Beds
	Double
	Double Bed Room 4 Beds
	Single Bed Room (2 Beds)
	Single Bed Room 2 Beds Ac
	Standard

Unit Amenities

	Backpacker facilities
	Internet access
	Private bathroom
	Wake-up calls

Payment Information

	Rate details: Special Rate on High peak days
	Available Discounts: 10%
	Taxes: 4.80% tax will be added to the quoted room rate at the time of payment.
	Additional charges: A charge may be incurred for extra persons in a room.
	Credit cards accepted on location: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover
	Cancellation policy: (booking payments are non-refundable, unless specified otherwise) Payment to be made before the Houseboat Cruise. Any cancellation to be done atleast one week before the cruise.

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