KERALA BACKWATERS
God's own country …officially known, the state of Kerala is occupying a significant place in the tourist map of India. Alleppey is one of the most important tourist center in Kerala state, with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east". These large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline and immense natural beauty. Alleppey is also known for its spectacular snake - boat races held on the second Saturday of August, every year. A singularity of this land is the region called Kuttanad- a land of lush paddy fields referred to as the Rice Bowl of Kerala and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. In this world of simple pleasures, you'll skim past Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, ancient temples, churches and coconut groves. There is simply nothing more enchanting than a refreshing cruise along the gorgeous Alleppey backwaters that would make all the hard work you do throughout the year worthwhile.
HOUSEBOATS
Step Back in to History
House boats formerly known as rice boats - have been plying the inland waterways of Kerala for centuries even before Vasco Da Gama first discovered India along the Malabar coast. Traditional house boats are often 80 to 100 feet in length with a width of around 16 feet, constructed using the ancient principles of wooden boat building and are remarkable specimens of workmanship. Alleppey is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand tourists every year. Cruise along the palm-fringed water ways of Kerala in a luxury house boat is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today.
Blends with Nature
Use of eco-friendly materials that go into the house boat making are local seasoned woods, coir and bamboo mats. Boats are equipped with quite inboard engines for maneuvering through the backwaters. Solar panels for electricity and bio-toilets are fitted to ensure that the delicate eco system of the backwaters is left undisturbed.
Step On Board
Evergreen house boats are mini mobile cottages with all modern amenities including spacious bedrooms with wide windows, attached bathrooms, sitout, sundeck, spick and span micro-kitchen, dining room etc and you have a delightful range to choose from. Evergreen has 10 luxury house boats including one, two and three bedroom - Deluxe house boats - (A/c & Non A/c ) and Premium category A/c house boats perfect for day-night backwater cruise.
Relax in one of the most elegant comfort zones on the move
At your service onboard a well experienced 3 member native crew of the region including a captain, engine driver and a cook, to makes sure that every house boat cruise with Evergreen is truly one of the most memorable moment in your life. Evergreen Tours is a leading houseboat tour operator based in Alleppey, Kerala. On a backwater cruise on an Evergreen Alleppey houseboat,you can enjoy invigorating massages provided to you in the boat house to make you feel really rejuvenated and relaxed after a round in the country boat. Cruise on the Kerala backwaters in our luxurious houseboats in Alleppey and see glistening brooks cascading down to the coastal plains of Kerala and the long stretches of paddy fields, coconut trees and the scenic coastal scenery.