subject: Quiet Alternatives In Kerala Houseboat Trip Options [print this page] House boat cruise and Aleppey, go hand in hand as it is one of the most popular destinations to enjoy a house boat cruise. However the number of houseboats here has multiplied manifold in the last few years that has made this route crowded . In case you are looking for a relaxing and laid back houseboat experience, far from the humming mayhem of other houseboats and its travelers, check out some of the quieter destinations like Kollam. Here it is much more easier to rent a houseboat as the visitors are far fewer. The Kollam - Aleppey route is ideal for a house boat cruise as it is much more quiet and unpoilt. An ideal stopover between the southern beaches of Kovalam and Varkala, Kollam is famous for cashew nuts, whcih come in different forms like salted, spiced or plain. The best thing is that Kollam is easily accessible from both the State capital of Trivandrum and Cochin.
Valiyaparamba Backwaters in Northern Kerala ia haven for peace seekers as the house boat tourism is still in its infancy in these backwaters, so you can look forward to have a much more tranquil experience than the crowded backwaters of Aleppey or Kumarakom.
Located 50km north of Kannur, these backwaters are just right. Many a time you might have to organize the houseboats from Aleppey itself as there are not many house boat operators here. The Bekal Boat Stay offers cruises on traditional rice barges. Though it could work out a bit more expensive than Alleppey, the experience is well worth the money you spend.
In case you plan to extend your stay in Bekal, check into any hotels in and around Bekal, which could be a perfect base for you to honeycomb the various attarctions around including the Bekal fort and the Chandragiri fort among others. There are many new hotels in and around Bekal including the five star deluxe, boutique resort of Lalith Spa & resort. Located in 6 acres of land surrounded by natural backwaters on all three sides- lalit resort is an experience well beyond expressions! It also holds the rare distinction that it is the only five star deluxe resort in North Kerala and the only property in the State with its own helicopter & helipad facility.
by: Karma Kerala
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