Kerala Boat House Booking
Booking the best Kerala houseboat is not an easy task and requires a bit of research or professional help. Cruiseland is making this job easier with this blog by highlighting the key areas that you need to focus on. The maximum no of houseboats in the Alappuzha, Kumarakom region, and the rest are in Kollam, Calicut, Valiyaparmaba, and a few off-beat locations.
Most people depart from Alleppey and do a round trip through the core backwater area. However, it’s also possible to do one-way trips, such as Alleppey-Kumarakom, Alleppey-Kollam, Alappuzha – Alappuzha roundtrip, and likewise.
The cost of houseboat hires greatly depends on the size and quality of the boat, and the time of year. Boats range from basic to ultra-luxurious, with one to 10 bedrooms. They are generally classified as standard, deluxe, premium, and luxury. Most boats have living rooms, dining rooms, modern amenities, air-conditioning, and attached bathrooms. Some have rooftop sun decks, spas, and even swimming pools!. Pricing starts at Rs. 7500 and upwards. The cost should include freshly cooked food, made by an onboard cook, and non-alcoholic drinks.
The busy season is from December to the end of January when the weather is cooler and dry, but it’s possible to hire a houseboat all year round. September to February is the best period as March to May gets very hot and humid, and June to August are the monsoon months. Based on the season pricing varies so do the deals. For best deals calls us at Cruiseland.
