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Tharavadu Houseboats

Eco Trails Kerala, Tharavadu Heritage Home
Kumarakom
India 686563   Show map

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  Houseboat Cruise in Kerala BackwatersTraditionally, 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.  
  • year built: 2004  
  • year renovated: 2006  
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    Accommodations
      15 ' x 15 ' size Bed Rooms
    Attached Bathrooms  
  • number of rooms: 2  
  • room types: 4 Beds, Double, Double Bed Room 4 Beds, Single Bed Room (2 Beds), Single Bed Room 2 Beds Ac, Standard  
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    Room Rates (USD United States Dollars)
     
  • discounts offered: 10%  
  • following credit cards accepted: Visa,Mastercard,American Express,Discover  
  • Special Rate on High peak days  
  • local taxes may apply. 4.8000  
  • single occupancy rate is between 170.00 and 250.00  
  • extra person charge: Yes  
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    In-room Amenities
     
  • Backpacker facilities
  • Internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Wake-up calls
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    On-site 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
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    Policies
     
  • check in/out times are: Check in time is noon and check out time is 10:00am  
  • cancellation policy: Payment to be made before the Houseboat Cruise. Any cancellation to be done atleast one week before the cruise.  
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    Location
     
  • nearby features: Bacakwaters, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Alleppy, Kumarakom, Kottayam  
  • directions to property: 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  
  • nearest major airport: Cochin - Nedumbasserry International AIrport  
  • description of surrounding area: 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.  
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