Are you in search of a perfect place to sit back and relax during your holidays!! The best place to do that is to book your own houseboat in Kerala.Now you may be wondering how to book a house boat.Here is a simple document which guides you to understand the booking process.For more details visit http://www.toursinindia.in/houseboats-in-kerala.php

1. HOUSEBOAT IN KERALA
Things to Know Before Booking a

2. ALLEPPEY – Venice of the East
Alleppey, is one of the most
beautiful places in Kerala well-
known for the serenity of its
exotic backwaters, and also the
houseboat cruise is a pleasant
experience that attracts tourists
from far and wide across the
globe. Alleppey Houseboats are
a delightful experience and
usually these boats are hired
from Alleppey, as it forms the
intersection point between
Cochin and Quilon. Here are a
few things you should know
about these so that you enjoy
your houseboat tour.

3. The Condition of the Kerala Houseboat
Traditionally known as Kettuvalloms, made up of thatched roofs, now-a-days the Alleppey
Houseboats have transformed in their appearance, style and services. Before booking your
Houseboat, there are a few factors that you need to consider like the condition of the boat and
how long it has been into use. Usually, these are made up of wood and require a maintenance
service to be provided once in a year. These have an average lifetime of 6 to 10 years. Also,
the quality of the construction materials is another factor that determines the condition of
your boat. Try to get these details from your houseboat operator before booking it.

4. Price Range of Houseboat
There is no standardized range of price for houseboats
though depending upon ertain factors the operators fixes
the charge for these. Usually, the running costs are quite
expensive and also the charges are fixed depending upon
the quality of the boat and the services that they offer.
So, do not get carried away if you find a house boat with
lower prices, as the quality of the boat or the number of
services offered might be poor. Always examine the
services as well as the condition of the boat before fixing
it and paying the price.
Cruising Route
Before you make your bookings, ask for the
cruising routes. Usually, the cruising route takes a
round trip from Alleppey to Alleppey. You can
catch the beautiful view of the canals, lakes,
lagoons and the backwater areas and also you can
catch a glimpse of the backwater villages and also
the lifestyle and the culture of the people living
across the coastal areas of Kerala. The cruising
route that you choose also determines the price of
your Houseboat.

5. Cruising Time
Once you board the Alleppey houseboat, the cruising
will start occasionally stopping during meal times. At
night, no cruising happens, and you can enjoy the
beautiful silence of the night accompanied with the
murmuring of the flora in these lakes. The houseboat
will be docked at the banks of the Alleppey
backwaters. The cruising will begin the next
morning.
Air - Conditioning
Two kinds of Houseboats are available, one with Air-
Conditioning and the other non A/C. Most of the
times, Houseboats offer A/C services during night
starting from 9 pm to 7 am in the morning and extra
money will be charged from the next hour onwards.
Usually, the bedrooms are fitted with A/C as rest of
the area is open space. The A/C is operated on
generators.
Kerala Houseboats

6. Also make a note of these points too
Check –in & check- out
Crew members
Food
Best time to Hire Houseboats
Booking & Cancellation
Houseboats Alleppey

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