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Alleppey is often known as the Venice of East because of its astounding scenic beauties and serenity. Its mesmerizing beauty drive a chunk of tourists every year to visit this place. Backwater cruise in Alleppey is the best way which will help you to overcome your stress and will rejuvenate your energy and soul. Alleppey houseboats are the major attraction for the tourists who want to explore this place with their family members. If you are planning to visit Alleppey backwater in your next holiday, then we are giving tips for booking a houseboat in Alleppey.
Top tips which will help you to book your houseboat in Alleppey.
1.Go for advanced booking:
It is always better to book luxury houseboats in Alleppey in advance. Many people think that spot booking is the best option because they will get the best rates but that is not correct. Because the availability of the houseboats is the major issue if you go for a spot booking. Moreover, you may need to compromise with the quality of the boat or need to wait in a queue until your turn comes. So, it would be a prudent decision for you if you go for online booking in advance. Many tour operators or luxury resorts have their own sites where they will give you some lucrative Alleppey houseboat packages for advance booking. Checking multiple houseboat options before making your final decision.
2.Select the proper houseboat:
Once you will search for houseboat in Alleppey, you will get numerous options. Depending on your budget and tour plan, you can take 1 night cruise or 2 nights cruise plan. There is also day cruise for the travellers who have short of time. Day cruise usually operates from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. The check-in for night cruise is at 12 and the check out time is 9 a.m in the next morning. But houseboats dont roam at night, so if you go for the night cruise, after 6 p.m your boat will be parked at the fixed parking place. If you want to save your time and money, then day cruise would be the best option. There are different types of houseboats like luxury, deluxe, and super deluxe. Depending on your budget you can choose any of them. Dont go for A/C houseboats because they used to operate A/C from 9 p.mto 6 p.m and during this time, you dont require an A/C. So, dont spend an extra penny for booking an A/C houseboat.
3.Choose the best route:
You also need to choose your route wisely like your houseboat. There are many routes but most people depart from Alleppey and then they used to do a round trip through the backwater area. You can also go for one-way trips like Alleppey to Kuttanad, Alleppey to Kumarakom, Alleppey to Kottayam, and Alleppey to Alumkadavu.
4.Go for a boat which has an upstairs deck:
Try to go for a double-decker boat which has a beautiful upstairs deck. An upstairs deck will provide you to spend some cozy time with your family members or if you want to enjoy the serenity of nature, then upstairs deck would be the best option for you where you can get separated from the staff who are at downstairs. You can also sit and get relaxed for some time on the upstairs deck.
5.Best time to book the houseboat:
From December to January is the best time to visit Alleppey. But during this period you must go for advance booking else you will not get any houseboat. In monsoon, you can bag some great discounts and offers from the tour operators. During the summer (from March to May), the weather is extremely hot, so try to avoid this time. If you want to visit during summer, then go for an A/C boat.
6.Utilize your personal cook service:
Though houseboats have fixed menu, still, they provide a personal cooking assistant who will cook your favorite food as per your choice. So, try to utilize this facility to full extent. You can also purchase some seafood items from the local market and can tell your cook to prepare those things for you and your family members.
These are some useful tips that you need to remember when you are planning to book a houseboat in Alleppey.
