Best Thekkady Houseboats

Thekkady located in the district of Idukki is one of the major destinations that is most visited in Kerala. To enhance your holiday, the Thekkady houseboat tour is a must to do the activity. Set yourself on Cruise mode as you sail through the waters and gaze at the mesmerizing fauna all laid back in your comfortable boat house made up of eco-friendly materials with modern amenities like rooms with fancy fixtures, European styled washrooms, antique furniture, good food and butlers at your service, if opted for. Note not to pollute the beauty of the place by throwing your snacking down the lake.

There is everything for everyone at Thekkady just in case you are wondering about the budget being crossed and your fun meter taking a dip. The Theddaky houseboats are categorized from economical to fancy ranging from:

Standard houseboats- This will be a basic boat often too basic! However, they aren’t a bad option if you are willing to spend a cheap yet the best time on board.

Premium/luxury houseboats-These are houseboats with better amenities and comfort and also include uniformed butlers at your service, Deluxe houseboats, Super deluxe houseboats give you an average hotel like comfort.

Room facilities in the Thekkady houseboat is a buffet to choose from whatever suits you whilst two to three men shall remain at your service. There lies an entire choice card from standardised room services to the kingly treatment of course depending on how much are you ready to shell out for this blissful experience. Right from your food being served on your houseboat bed or a massage after jacuzzi bath is your call! You are also free to have a moderate and sober low key experience if not choosing a fancy stay.

The Multi-sharing is also an option if you wish to split the fun and expenses. Choose your staying starting from a one cosy bedroom houseboat for two people, two bedrooms houseboat for four people, three bedroom houseboat for six people and a five-bedroom houseboat for ten people. Multi-sharing is a less preferred option by the tourists as the private houseboats are hassle-free and more comfortable. Moreover the personalization lets you have an unforgettable experience with your own troop!

Don’t raise your anxiety as Thekkady houseboat does not fail in keeping up with a vast demographic preference of a cosmopolitan clientele. Apart from the obvious south Indian delicacies, the A-la-carte offers you much more than you expect while touring. Choose from continental, North Indian or the local flavoured specialities.

Also, you can binge on the local snacks available with tea/coffee. In case you are exceptional in fishing, you can catch your own food and get it cooked on board. The guests can also opt for live seafood bought right before the cruise starts.

The Thekkady houseboat is a year-round attraction however avoid visiting the same in the monsoon season as sudden showers might spoil the fun for you, but if you don’t mind the rain then this is a perfect opportunity for you to go touring. Peak season is from December to the end of January when the weather is cooler and dry. March to May gets very hot and humid therefore getting an air-conditioned houseboat is highly recommended.

Fooding is not at all a stressful thought at Thekkady houseboat as it has everything stocked on board as per demand of the guests, vegetarian or non-vegetarian diets both are an open option for you. The houseboats offer you a personalised fooding experience as the tour keepers realize that good and prefered food acts as a bonus to a great tour! Apart from the meal course plans you’d be served with local Kerala snacks savouries like crispy banana chips or along with your evening tea or coffee.

In general terms everything is safe at Thekkady houseboat, however, safety also lies in your own hands the basic precautions should be born with at all times. Try to avoid anchoring your houseboat near remote or isolated locations. It’s suggested to carry mosquito repellents as there are a lot of mosquitoes on some stagnant water areas.

Take proper precautions to avoid any kind of severe infections. If on a honeymoon trip, just as a respectful gesture avoid a public display of affection as south India being tourism hyped locale has a conservative lot of people as well.