Posts Tagged ‘kerala houseboat’

Kerala Houseboat – Feel The Cruise Experience:

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Breathtaking natural beauty and with over 40+ must see destination, Kerala is the most preferred destination in India for the tourist. Also known by the name “Gods Own Country”, kerala is truly a perfect place for an adventurous holiday. The state Tourism Corporation treats backwater tourism with vey high concern, as it is one of the most used services by the tourist.

Kerala houseboats have a unique feature; it doesn’t use nails to build the boat. The entire boat is sculptured by natural products like bamboo mats, coir mats, wooden planks etc … These eco-friendly boats are equipped with all the luxuries you expect to see on a modern luxury cruise. Well furnished bedrooms, couches, dinning hall, kitchen, toilets and finally the view deck/balcony, all add comfort and luxury to your houseboat cruise.

From the deck itself you can experience the enchanting natural beauty of the palms, lagoons, wildlife, resorts on the bank, etc… Don’t forget the mouth watering cuisines prepared by the chef, it also have an important place in your list of memorable moments.

The most preferred backwater destination in Kerala is Kumarakom, located at the banks of Vembanad Lake (It is the longest of all lakes and have charming scenic natural beauty). The other common destinations include Alleppey, Kottayam, Kuttanad, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kochi and Trivandrum.

Newly married couples find kerala houseboat destinations as the perfect place for a special and memorable honeymoon, one which is closest to nature as possible.

So when planning your trip to Kerala, don’t forget to include Kerala backwaters on your list. It will surely be a memorable trip, I guarantee.

Nine foreign women to compete in Kerala’s snake boat race

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

A 30-member team of women including nine foreigners will compete in the 57th edition of the famous snake boat race at the Punnamada Lake here Saturday.

The team will be led by Julie Louis, a Briton, who is going to take part in the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race for the fourth successive time. The other team members include women from South Africa, Syria, Australia and Britain. One member of the crew is a woman from Kerala who now lives in Dubai. The rest are from the famous backwaters of Kerala.

“In 2006 and 2007 we won the race but last time we did not and hence this time we are determined to win,” said a confident Louis.

The team has already had a round of practice on the boat named Dewas which is owned by the Vembanad Boat Club and will have a few more practice sessions before the finals.

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Kerala Tourism wins international, national awards…

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Kerala Tourism has been awarded the 2009 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the marketing destination category and has been selected as ‘best in class’ from amongst 236 entries worldwide.

The award ceremony will take place Sep 25 during the PATA Travel Mart 2009 in Hangzhou, China, according to a Kerala Tourism release issued here Monday.

Kerala Tourism also won national recognition, bagging the CNBC awards for Best Travel Destination and Best State Tourism Board, based on a survey conducted across 12 cities in the country.

Kerala Tourism Secretary V. Venu, who received the CNBC award at Bangalore Sunday, said that the award and recognition is a testament to Kerala Tourism’s smart marketing strategies.

“Kerala not only gained an added season in the travel calendar, but also recorded the biggest growth in domestic tourist arrivals in the last 15 years with the campaign” he said.

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Kerala Holidays

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Kerala is an awesome place to visit and I think couple of days might not be enough for that. To start with, the best beach in Kerala is Kovalam which just a few kilometers away from Trivandrum city / airport / railway station. You should ideally spend 2days here and is full of seafood and ayurvedic treatments. Look for sea facing hotels at Kovalam. The lighthouse beach at Kovalam is the best one.

The second best destination is Allepey / Kumarakom – which is famous for backwaters and houseboats. You can spend one day ie 12 noon to 12 noon in a houseboat. This will be an unforgettable experience.

The third attraction is Munnar. this is a hill station covered with tea plantation & waterfalls. This is the place where lots of bollywood movies are shot. One or two days are enough.

If you still have some time you can visit Thekkady – a wildlife sanctuary. One day is enough.

Since you have already mentioned you have just a couple of days, I will strongly suggest you to visit Kovalam and Alleppey.

Bon Voyage!!

David James

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