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Backwater Routes Houseboats – Home 9179919 Houseboat

  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Backwater Routes Houseboats – Home 9179919

  • Houseboat
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 3
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 70 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

The Backwater Routes is the leading backwater specialist operating in backwater paradises of Kerala. We have to our credit near to 09 years of know-how in conducting backwater themed tours, cruises & holidays. We have felt and lived with the changing moods and inspiring vistas of the backwaters in the paradise called Kerala. Yet we endeavor each voyage, undertaken by every single tourist or traveler or seeker over the vast backwater expanse be a refreshing one.

Backwater routes, proffers highest * rated services onboard the finest & authentic Houseboats in God's own country. A drifting vacation on the backwaters highway with Backwater routes would be perhaps the most enchanting part of holiday experience in the Kerala, India.

On Backwater routes, you'll slowly drift in a traditional Kettuvallom or Vanchi Veedu fitted with the state of the art luxuries, safety/security measures . When you step aboard and the native oars men will take you to an amazing world of delights and tranquility with a blend of nature in its entire traditional splendor pampering all your senses and rejuvenating your mind & body.

Today, these giant 100 foot long crafts once rice barrages had been adapted into luxuriously equipped houseboats to suit modern travelling herds & nerd’s. Our houseboats are divided in to four categories Luxury, Premium and Deluxe and Standard. Which has one, two, three or four bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising Captain, a Chef and multilingual guide. includes a variety of Houseboats - air-conditioned & non air-conditioned. Each complete with all modern amenities including fully furnished bedrooms, toilets with WC, sundecks & kitchen.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Satellite TV

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Catch a bus from Kottayam bus station in you are coming from Kottayam or south side and alight at bus stop after Kavanattinkara bridge and walk towards CGH Resort after 50mtrs you will find our Jetty.

Interaction with guest

Backwater routes strives to offer an enchanting backwater experience on various class of Kumarakom houseboats on mesmerizing routes of mystical lakes. Further we are well equipped to offer you hassle free backwater holidays in Kumarakom, further we have crafted and conducted lot of back water cruise programmes for our esteemed guests from India and abroad. We are a houseboat operator -cum-backwater cruise operator offering affordable & reliable tour packages with 100% guarantee but definitely not low valued cheap cruises/tours. We provide well maintained houseboats with all safety measures along with well experienced, passionate, loyal and family friendly crew who can also act as backwater tour guide for your cruise.

Policies

Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 09:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

All guests are requested to retrieve to their bed rooms by 22:00 hrs. Dinner would be served from 20:00 -20:30 hrs only.

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About the owner

Jayaraj P.

Tourist License
KIV/ALP/HB/0068/10

Average reply time:
3 hours 40 minutes
Response rate:
33%
Calendar last updated:
07 May 2024
Years listed:
6
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
29 reviews

Excellent
20
Very Good
8
Average
1
Poor
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“Top cruise”

Reviewed 25 Oct 2019

The boat book was the premium one, no regrets, worth to pay 1500 more rupies to have the premium over the standard. The welcome was kind and nice, the room, well equipped, ac 24 hours, views over the … More

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“Review of stay”

Reviewed 19 Oct 2019

I liked the stay. Staff was friendly and cooperative. Rooms were clean. Everything was perfect and i found they charged very less than other house boats and provided very good hospitality. One small s… More

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“A decent Houseboat cruise in Alleppy”

Reviewed 24 Sep 2019

We got info regarding this houseboat from Trip Advisor, when we were searching to get some idea about reasonable houseboat prices. Because some operators quoted high we were in mood to go directly to … More

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“Awsm boathouse for a lifetime experience”

Reviewed 20 Aug 2019

Awesome staff ambience and food but more options must be added in veggie menu .The view provided was excellent and so as the comfort in the boat itself.

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“Nice accomodation and great views of the backwaters!”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2019

We were really impressed by the houseboat, which was completely ours for two days. The two crew members always delivered an excellent service! The food was really good and for lunch and dinner we alwa… More

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“Fairuz jalil”

Reviewed 30 Apr 2019

Amazing experience. It was something that we didn't expect. We had a gorgeous and clean 2 storey boat all to ourselves. Greeted by an 2 friendly crew who prepared meals onboard that made us feel … More

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“Nice relaxing overnight boat trip”

Reviewed 28 Apr 2019

I booked with this company after reading other positive reviews and we had a great time with them. The staff were lovely, the driver was very informative and shared interesting things during the journ… More

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“Great experience and peaceful”

Reviewed 21 Apr 2019

Good service! The staff is friendly and answered lots of my questions haha. The plan is flexible based on ur need

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Response from the owner Hi YiHsuan Wu, Happy to hear that you got all answers for your queries pertaining to backwaters & cruise. We are happy that you & your Mom loved the lunch as well Once again thank you very much for the review ! Hope to see you again soon ! Regards _ Team BWR

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“Pleasant and peaceful experience”

Reviewed 15 Apr 2019

We took a boat house for one full day and night stay !! From the welcome drink to final dropping point we enjoyed our cruise in backwater! Sailing in alleppey backwaters is really pleasant and enjoyab… More

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Response from the owner Hi Bharath sir, Thank you very much for review ! We really sweat hard so our hosts had a pleasant time, we explain all the minute details via mail & through call. Yes we will try to improve the ambiance in dinning sspace so that the future candle light dinner feels more appealing. Thanking again for being our host. Keep in touch with us for future outings on Backwaters of Kerala. Hope to see you again soon ! Regards _ Team BWR

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“Very Good HouseBoat stay”

Reviewed 7 Apr 2019

We had booked this house boat for 1 night and it was very much enjoyable stay for us. The food was very good, we had very nice day cruse, and as complementary ride in small boat in the morning. But TV… More

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Response from the owner Hi Sudhir sir, Thank you very much for review ! We really work hard that you have the most pleasant stay & entertained while with us. As you know, TV/Music system being electrical equipment are prone to defects, being a responsible operator we took the pain to get it rectified so that your children doesn't feel boredom and finally you are happy. Thanking again for recommening our houseboat. Keep in touch with us for future outings on Backwaters of Kerala. Hope to see you again soon !

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