Kumarakom Houseboat Cruise Itineray | A Backwater cruise Guide
Kumarakom Houseboat cruise the name by itself brings to our
senses a picture of paddy fields and a free flowing lake. The narrow canals
pass through green pastures and sights that no other part of the world can
offer. Houseboat cruise is a delightful event
in Kumarakom that is blessed by coconut palms on either side. Amidst the
coconut palms, red terracotta tile-roofed houses stand, and on the banks are
people waiting at the various jetty for the ferry to take them to the other
side
On the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, 15 kilometers
from Kottayam town lies Kumarakom. Kumarakom is just one little village in this
region on the banks of Vembanad Lake. It’s a cluster of little islands on the
Vembanad Lake. It’s an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests,
emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting
waterways and canals adorned with water lilies.
Kumarakom Houseboats
One of the most
preferred ways to get close to the backwater life in Kerala is the houseboat
stay. In the early days houseboats, which is also known as Kettuvallom, were
used for the transport goods (a standard kettuvallom can hold up to 30 tones)
from the isolated interior villages to the towns. There are houseboats
with fully furnished single room to six rooms. All of them have a living area
with comfortable chairs, kitchen and bedroom with attached toilet. In addition
there is a separate rest room for the crew. Many of the boats are equipped with
solar lighting, chemical toilets and outboard engines. The crew includes a
chef, and two oarsmen. The cuisine is of traditional Kerala flavour.
Timeline of
Kumarakom Houseboat Cruise
Kumarakom Houseboats itinerary starts with guests checking
in at 12:00 pm, Kumarakom Houseboat crew
will welcome you aromatic garland and cool you with fresh tender coconut and
start cruise after a short briefing introduction; relax and enjoy the canals,
rivers, lagoons and lakes which are very much part of the Great Backwaters.
At 01:00 pm, the houseboat will stop for sumptuous lunch,
with variety menu of traditional Kerala cuisine (if you require any special
meals like main food in North Indian or food without spice etc it has to be
informed in advance).
At 03:00 pm Kumarakom Houseboat will continue the cruise
covering beautiful rivers and palm fringed canals and small houses near to it,
villages, paddy fields, churches, etc. You can get out and get an experience of
Toddy (soft liquor made from Coconut it is safe pure and sweet); you can also
buy fresh prawns, Lobster, Mussels or crab or GI tagged Pearl spot fish from local fishermen and give to our chef, who
will spice it up the very best to quench your gastronomical quest.
At 04:30 pm we will
provide you evening coffee/tea with traditional Kerala style snacks. After
sunset the houseboat will halt its voyage for the day and will berth along the
lakeside.
From 06:00 pm till next day morning 07;30 pm most of the
time we will stationary, due to legal restrictions to allow fishermen spread
their nets. Berthing helps you to get great views of the sunset & sunrise;
you can also get a chance to go out and walk along the riverside or villages
and come back. In the evening Enjoy your Dinner and leave all world behind you
and have a good sleep in your floating paradise.
06:00 am bed tea/coffee will be served. Enjoy the sunrise,
while sipping your caffine beverage and respire fresh air. Breakfast will be
served at 08:00 am which may include bread, butter, jam together with Iddaly,
Dosa & recommence backwater cruise towards jetty.
09:30 am is the time to check out and end of services in
houseboat. You will leave the houseboat with contented memories of enchanting
backwaters.
Following are the most popular backwater routes in Kumarakom :
Kumarakom
– Athikkalam – Illikalam – Methran Kayal – Pallikayal – Kumarakom
Kumarakom
– Athikkalam – Illikalam – Methran Kayal – Chithirakayal –RaniKayal- Kumarakom
Kumarakom
– Athikkalam – Pathiramanal Island – Kayippuram – Muhamma – Kumarakom
Kavanattinkara
–Pathiramanal Island – Kayippuram – Muhamma – Kavanattikara
Kavanattinkara
–Pathiramanal Island – Kayippuram – Kannankara-Thannermukkom – Kavanattikara
Kavanattinkara –Cheeepunkal
– Kaipuzhamuttu – Vechoor –Thanneermukkom- Kavanattikara
Cheepunkal
–Pathiramanal Island – Kayippuram – Kannankara – Thannermukkam- Cheepunkal
Cheepunkal
–Pathiramanal Island – Kayippuram – Kannankara – Thannermukkam- Cheepunkal
Cheepunkal
–Maniyaparambu – Manchadikary – Kaipuzhamuttu –Vechoor- Thannermukkam-
Cheepunkal
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Following are the most active
Houseboat boarding points in
Kumarakom :
·
Kumarakom Govt Boat Jetty
·
Kaipuzha Muttu Jetty
·
Vechoor
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