Customisable Shikara boat tour on Alleppey backwaters

• A disposable raincoat will be provided if needed during monsoon season • Bottled water is included • Guests may use their own drone or camera if they have one • Breakfast is part of the experience • A cruise in a motorized Shikkara boat, along with safety gear and jackets, is included, offering a glimpse into tranquil village life

• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited; our focus is on safety. We aim to ensure that our customers return without incident.

• Nearby public transportation options are accessible. • Infant seats designed for comfort are available. • Open to all levels of physical fitness. • Travelers should have a place to stay at the start of the tour; if none is preferred, the tour will continue until completion. • Customers requiring train ticket bookings should notify at least 48 hours in advance, providing ID proof and fare details for arrangements. • If your contact number is not an Indian number, please include your WhatsApp number for communication. • When booking, please inform via WhatsApp if possible; this will facilitate communication. A Google form will also be sent for necessary information. • Normal tours operate from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and travelers should communicate their preferred time within this window. Sunrise and sunset cruises are scheduled at specific times and cannot be altered. • If the booking start time is within 24 hours, please inform via WhatsApp and, if possible, provide a missed call. • No journeys are available on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM due to worship commitments. • Sunrise and sunset cruises are categorized separately; if a normal category is booked, sunset options will not be available. • For bookings outside specific times, please indicate your preferred departure time via WhatsApp. • Wearing a life jacket is mandatory for safety; no exceptions will be made.

To receive a full refund, cancellation must occur at least 24 hours prior to the planned departure time.

• Vembanad, India’s largest lake, spans three districts: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Kottayam, covering an area of 2,033 square kilometers. • The Kainakary houseboat terminal is a well-known tourist spot in Alappuzha, featuring a floating bridge at Meenapally Lake, designated as a tourist location by the government, which requires an additional fee to stop. If visitors choose to pay, a stop can be made; otherwise, the journey will continue without a halt. Various activities, such as jet ski rides and speed boat rides, are also available for an extra charge if tourists wish to participate. • Punnamada Lake is renowned for hosting the Nehru Trophy boat race, frequented by numerous houseboats, offering scenic views. • The route includes Bhajanamadam Temple and a narrow canal, providing an appealing passage. A stop can be made there for visitors to view the temple if desired. • The cruise will navigate through the famous Pampa River in Kerala, where there is a well-known Raja tea stall along the riverbank. A stop can be arranged there upon request. • An Ayurvedic body massage center is available; if travelers wish to receive a massage, a 45-minute stop can be accommodated for an additional fee, otherwise, it can be skipped. • A famous restaurant is present along the route, and travelers can opt to have lunch there at their own expense. If they choose to stop for lunch, a maximum break of one hour can be provided, during which they can take selfies with an eagle; if lunch is not desired, stopping can be bypassed. • Passengers will need to sit on the floor of the boat while passing under the lowest bridge on the Manalodi Canal, as it is too low for seated travelers to remain upright. • This location is the birthplace of St. Kuryakos alias. • The Nehru Trophy is a prominent boat race in India, occurring annually on the first Saturday of August. • A notable restaurant is located here. • A narrow canal can be seen along the route. • The journey will take us in front of the Lake Palace Resort.