Experience the Perfect HouseBoating In India
Bored with beaches and treks?
Well, here is something new for you to experience.
HOUSEBOATING, ever tried?
Surely a few of you. Let’s just make it another trend for the year.
You have to simply choose a beautiful place, where you would love to watch sunrise laying snuggly on the bed with your better half. Surrounded by clean river water, sounds of water birds chirping, slow water ripples and the refreshing nature’s fragrance in your luxurious wooden boat.
The boathouse is exactly what it sounds like. A boat designed or customized to be used as a house to stay. These are fully equipped with basic utilities and not-so-basic 5-star interiors.
Now, this can be as big and luxurious as you want, depending on how much you want to spend.
Just to clarify, don’t consider it something made only for the elites. You can find such boathouses in affordable prices without compromising a memorable experience.
India is a country through which nine major rivers flow along with its tributaries. One may conclude that most parts of the country have at least one river flowing through it. Which in turn tells that you get to experience house boating through the length and breadth of the country.
Giving a different experience at a different place because of the varying climate and terrain.
Musing over the above, we have curated a list of exclusive houseboat experiences across India.
DAL LAKE, SRI NAGAR
Houseboating being a major part of Kashmir tourism, your trip would be incomplete without a stay in one of these beautifully build wooden boats, traditionally known as shikhara.
The floating markets around your houseboat will give you a whole other joy.
The management of these houseboats has done everything to make your stay unforgettable.
Starting your day with enlightening kahwa served with the mesmerizing view, followed by activities like fishing, hiking, and lovely setup with vibrant decoration for a romantic dinner.
You can easily book the houseboat of your choice and budget from websites like TripAdvisor, MakeMyTrip etc.
KERALA KETTUVALLAM
Kettuvallam is actually the traditional name of a houseboat in Kerala.
Talking about Kerala, It is one of the best-known destinations in India for Houseboating.
Top places being Alappuzha, kumarakom and kollam.
The boats here are made of eco-friendly material including coconut creek and bamboo.
The cost per night here starts from 5000 and can go up to 20,000; keep in mind, these are not ordinary boats.
No-where less than a luxury hotel, they provide a full service that you’d expect at any 5-star hotel.
You have your onboard cook who’d serve you with Keralan delicacies.
So if you like to holiday with your loved one, reminiscing the landscapes, food and quality time, you know where to go.
RIVER CHOPARA, GOA
This little beach state is known to provide experience from Las Vegas in Indian style.
Chopara River is known for its Houseboating in Goa. Here, they provide various types of boats and cruise for stay.
Where couples on a romantic vacation may choose private boats, a group of friends would generally take up cruise which has DJ’s, roof-top bars, and whatnot.
Top things on the cruise to do: Nil. Just sit back and relax on the deck. Enjoy a little tan with refreshing colourful mocktails.
Do try some Goan food served in Portuguese style.
The cost per night may vary according to the season. Goa is busiest from December to February, make sure you book in advance.
ASSAM
North-East India is one of the most underrated destinations but once you reach there, you’ll be awestruck.
Assam experiences pleasant weather throughout the year. You won’t be able to get the scenic beauty of this place out of your mind for a long time.
These houseboats follow a different concept, an itinerary is fixed at the time of booking and the boatmen will sail you from point A to B making pit stops in between for sightseeing.
The boats are rich with amenities to make you feel comfortable at all times. The staff makes sure that you are pampered with luxury and quality time.
Blended with the traditional appeal of wooden boats with the deluxe hotel like modern-day comfort, such Houseboating trips must be your next in the list.
All you have to do is plan it out and get ready for one of a kind drive through the backwaters, and lakes. All teamed up with hypnotizing panorama, breezy days with starlit nights.
Article by: Muskan Goyal | Read more at TravelMail | Follow us at Facebook | Twitter | Instagram for on the go news
