Cruise Boats
Shikkara Boats
For those who can not afford the cost of overnight stay in a houseboat, the shikkara ride in the backwaters of Alappuzha or Kumarakom in Kerala is an excellent option. The shikkara is a traditional open canoe like country boat which has been equipped with bamboo seats and an over head bamboo canopy for shade. A shikkara can accommodate four to fourteen persons depending on its size.
The shikkara I took for ride had eight seats. There were four of us plus the driver. The shikkara has a four stroke outboard petrol engine for propelling it. The ride started from the boat jetty of Alappuzha. The shikkara crossed the canal and went into the main backwaters. It floated on the gentle ripples. There were a number of houseboats and motor boats in the backwaters as it was tourism season. The most exciting feature of a shikkara is that it can go even into very small canals and interiors which houseboats and motorboats can not traverse. The shikkara took us into the remote interior areas of Kuttanad as the locality is called. We could see the rural life of the water borne villages of Kerala men fishing in canoes, mussel farming, coir making in households etc.
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Motor Boats
Motor boat is the another type of boat which is totally different from house boat. It is widely being used for the sightseeing and water transportation from one place to another, for the tourist who is having only limited number of hours. Half an hour journey by speedboat to the nearby island of Pathiramanal will reveal the range of rare migratory birds that fly from various parts of the world.
The tourist can hire the motor boat at any time as they wish, but not in the night. It is available in different sizes for example 5 person to 20 person , so the boat capacity will be 20 person , then 20 to 100 so on...This is not a conducted trip on the other hand the tourist can hire one boat exclusively for them. We assuring 100% safety by using life jacket and life guard.
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This is a special type of sightseeing trip revealing the past time of Kerala. Canoe ride is a sightseeing method recommended to the tourist who is willing to be away from sound and noisy of busy life. Compared to other sightseeing it will be less expensive and its a chance to realize the remote village. Paddling a canoe is one of the most fulfilling activities there is. Two people per boat swinging their paddles in unison with only the sound of water dripping from the paddles as they swing forward for another stroke.
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Speed Boats
Alappuzha is a major backwater tourism destination. A cruise through the scenic expanses of backwaters is a not-to-miss experience for travellers. For an adrenalin rush, speed boat cruise is a good option. Cruises on speedboats and houseboats are available at many places in the district.
The Most Exhilarating Backwater experience may be the cruising in the Speed Boat for atleast one hour through the lake by cruising many places such as lake side Resorts in Kumarakom,R.block,C block,Alleppey backwaters,Muhamma ,Mannancherry,Pathiramanal Island,Thanneermukkam Bridge,Kavanattinkara,Birds sanctuary, Fish sanctuary,Cannals,Paddy fields, Coconut Plantations,Kumarakom Backwaters,Alleppey Backwaters etc
The most predominant way to experience the Kerala backwaters is Kerala houseboats (also known as Kettuvalloms). Take a leisurely journey along Kerala backwater on luxurious Kerala houseboats. Have opportunity to reside at Kerala houseboat floating over beautiful backwaters. Kerala houseboats are also very popular among honeymooner as they provide sheer verdant green surrounding and exceptional natural beauty.
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