Following the breakfast proceeds to Alleppey for an exotic houseboat trip.
Check in to the Houseboat at 12.00 Noon. With the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers criss-crossing it, Alleppey is referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from across the world. This backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. House boat cruise through narrow canals-Virgin village-paddy fields-historical places - Temples - Snake boat – Coconut beer shop (Toddy shop) -R Block Islands - Kuttanad Village etc Enjoy spectacular lush green paddy fields, where you may enjoy a unique nature, life style of village people and their activities like Coir roping, Toddy tapping etc. Meals served will be of typical Kerala cuisine. Lunch: Boiled/Basmati Rice, vegetables, fish fry/curry, salads, pappad. Evening: Tea / coffee with snacks. Dinner: Rice, chapathy, vegetable curries and chicken. Breakfast: Bread, butter, jam, and eggs to order or Kerala style (All meals will be provided in the House Boat.). NB: 1.) 06.00 pm to 07.00 am- Boat will Anchored & it will be idle in the lake. (As per GOVT. Rule- Village people need to put the net in the lake for fishing). You may enjoy the splendid sunsets, Waxing moon lights, dreaming stars and of course the delicious foods cooked and served by us. [You are mostly invited to our kitchen in the House Boat, to learn and try the list of ingredients and instructions for making something, especially a traditional food dish of Kerala for the dinner or for the breakfast. If you are satisfied; don’t forget to note down the recipe and try it in future.]
NB: Terms and conditions for house boats: (1.) Check in time is after 12 noon and check out time is 9 am. (2.) A/c will be operated from 9pm to 6am (3.) In case of a/c failure non a/c house boat tariff will be chargeable (less Rs= 500/-) (4.) House boats will be anchored by 17.30 hrs and there will not be any cruise till 07.00 hrs due to govt restrictions (As per GOVT. Rule- Village people need to put the net in the lake for fishing). (6.) Normal menu is fixed.
