About Us
"Christopher Houseboats" is a full service houseboat booking agency. It is based at alleppey. We have been servicing at alleppey for many years with quality and personalized service. Our success in this competitive industry is based on our sincere, friendly with experienced skilled staff and wide range of quality services at all the time.
Backwaters
An attractive feature of the Kerala landscape is its famed backwater. One night cruise on the backwaters of the Alleppey is one of the most popular cruises offered. A round trip, in which you board the boat at Alleppey and disembark at alleppey after having spent the night in the tranquility of the Backwaters. We provide customized alleppey houseboat service with quality services. In Kerala, the total expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes from north to south. For People live in some parts backwaters are the only link between isolated villages and crowded towns. Alleppey which forms the main part of this network has the peculiar geographical future of having the water in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the backwater village life on shore in Kerala while on a backwaters ride About the kerala Backwaters.
The backwaters as a vital waterways for the transportation of goods and passangers. For Peoples live in some parts backwaters are the only link between isolated villages and crowded towns. In Kerala, the total expanse of backwater stretches over 1500 kms, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes from north to south. Alleppey which forms the main part of this network has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the village life on shore in Kerala while on a backwater ride. Christopher houseboats provide best houseboat service for you.
Kettuvallam
A glide in a "Kettuvallam" (Houseboat) through the enchanting backwaters of Alleppey,kumarakom is sure to rob your heart.
Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sights in Kerala one can never forget.
The Chinese fishing net, the reminiscent of Kerala's past trade links, are also found on the way.
Flocks of ducks swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring picture reflecting the charm of this unique land, thats Kerala.The sparkling waters and the caressing cool winds is a temptation too strong to resist in Kerala.
Country boats of various types criss cross the path with passenger from all walks of Kerala's rural life ranging from milk man and newspaper boy to local politician, school students,priest and wedding parties.
It is a unique experience as this is as close as one can get to feel the vibrant life in the countryside of god's own country Kerala.
Alleppey
Alleppey is one of the most important tourist place in the state Kerala, with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east" . These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. A alleppey houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience.
Alleppey was one of the busist centers of trade in Kerala in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabaar coast.
Even today it retains its charm as the centre for Coir carpet industries and prawn farming.alleppey tourist attractions are alleppey beach,ravikarunakaran museum,temples,church and mararikulam beach.
Kumarakom
kumarakom is another backwater tourist center in Kerala state, The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life.
That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom, the part of Kerala. Popular well known attractions from the destination Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,pathiramanal When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in God's own country, Kerala. They are rich with marine life namely the exclusive ' Karrimeen' (pearl spotted fish),crabs,prawns and many more.
Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake where you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which are famous in Kerala. The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways.
Water birds, migratory birds, mangrove shores and the renowned bird sanctuary form their niche.
Houseboats
Christopher holidays offered. Your holiday home in this tranquil world will be the confortably furnished houseboat. Known as kettuvallam, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood, they were ones the primery means of transporting cargo – mainly kerala kerala stable crops of rice and coconut and even the mail and morning newspapers. Today, these study vessels have been converted in to luxury houseboat equipped with all modern amenities. Crafted purely out of wood, these boat are made without using a single nail A house boat is about 110 feet in length and has a width of around 18 feet in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili". The house boats have fully furnished 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 rooms with sundeck with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room for the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes a chef and two captain. The cuisine is traditional Kerala's flavour with the local specialities. delicious fish and chicken. There are single bedroom houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats for four people.» Kinds of Houseboats Premium - Premium Houseboat is having spacious leaving area, bedroom, attached bath room , and Kitchen. When you require a/c is the specialty of the premium houseboats(bedroom a/c). On the boat the guest will get lunch,dinner,breakfast,tea and snacks and fruit basket .deluxe - The deluxe houseboat is having leaving area, a/c bedroom with attached bath room and kitchen. The a/c is available during the night time only(9.00 pm to 6.00 am). On the boat the guest will get lunch,dinner,breakfast,tea and snacks and fruit basket .luxuary - The luxuary houseboat is having a/c leaving area, a/c bedroom with attached bath room and kitchen. The a/c is full time in cabin and bedroom. the boat the guest will get lunch,dinner,breakfast,tea and snacks and fruit basket.
Breakfast
- bread toast,butter/jam/egg omplate and tea/coffie or
- idly/dosa,sambar,chutney and tea/coffie
Lunch
- veg dishes- boild rice/white rice, sambar,pappad,vegitable curries(3 items)
- non veg- kerala karimeen fry or chicken
Dinner
- veg dishes- chappathi,white/boild rice, vegitable curries (3 items)
- non veg- kerala chicken curry
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Martin
memorable trip , We had a wonderful experience on the houseboat...the staff was very kind, friendly and helpful with all of us.
The food was excellent. We had the chance to buy the fish from the market and the chef cooked it greatly!
Sharon
!.. Superb.. , Dear, Christopher Houseboats is Excellent.. Exellent.. Me and my wife, we enjoyed it. Superb, comfortable stay.
Will recommend others to plan their holidays through you. Thanks a lot.
Arun Kappikattil
Thanks and best wishes...... , Best Services for Economical Prices. Well management.
Excellent resorts accomodations and House boating.., I Will recommend others about your services, Thanks and best wishes
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