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Backwater Cruises / Aqua Tourism

Kettuvalam Cruise packages Kerala Magical Kerala package
The backwaters of Kerala- networked by canals-stretch to over 199 km. Boat trips across these tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. These backwaters act as vital waterways for the transport of goods, people, they often link between remote, isolated villages and crowded towns.
	Large Kettuvallom (House boats) about 60 ft. in length have been converted into luxury houseboats for these cruises.
The House boats carry furnished bed rooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. One can even reserve a floating conference hall, designed to seat 35 with a dais and a sophisticated public address system.

Kottayam & Quilon is well connected by Rail & road from all over India.

(DISTANCE BY ROAD)

FROM TO KILOMETERS TRAVELLING TIME

TRIVANDRUM QUILON 63 KM 3 HOURS & 30 MIN.

COCHIN QUILON 147 KM 4 HOURS

COCHIN QUILON-ALLEPEY 84 KM 2 HOURS

COCHIN KOTTAYAM 67 1 HOUR & 30 MIN.

Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, Kochi, Trivandrum.

HOTELS IN KERALA

Coconut Lagoon: P.O.Box No.2, Kumarakam, Kerala

Vembanad Lake Resort,Kodindatha, Kottayam, Kerala

Kumarakam Lake Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Kumarakom, Kerala

Taj Garden Retreat, 1/404 Kumaram, Kottayam

WaterScapes, Kumarakom North, Kottayam, Kerala

Quilon

One of the oldest ports of the Malabar coast, Quilon was once the centre of the International Spice trade. This town is situated 72 kms north of Trivandrum & 30% of this historic town is covered by The renowned Ashtamudi Lake. The 8 hr. house boat trip between Quilon and Alleppy is the longest & enchanting experience of Kerala’s backwaters.

ALUMKADAVU: (23 KMS FROM QUILON TOWN):

This village is the home of the skilled artisans who crafted the enormous Kettuvallom (house boat)

KUMARAKOM: (10 KM FROM KOTTAYAM):

A voyage north of Alleppy takes one to Village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad Lake. An exclusive attraction of this much sought after backwater resort is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Besides above a Royal Gateway city package is available covering all backwater towns in Kerala namely Quilon, Alleppy, Kumarakom, Kottayam & Cochin.

There are packages like Exclusive Houseboat Holiday Package ( round trip Dep.1100 hrs from Quilon Arrival 1700 hrs at Quilon) plus Star night Cruise (Dep. 1700 hrs overnight stay in house boat Arrival Quilon at 0730 hrs-next morning)., Houseboat cruise with Kathakali Dance performance package, etc.