Kerala Houseboat Tour

Rare Facts:

1. The backwaters of Kerala are unique owing to their ecosystem where the freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea
2. The Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.
3. Alleppeyis also called as “Venice of the East”. 

Travel Tips for Kerala houseboat tour-

1. The best time to go for an overnight stay in Kerala houseboats is between August and May to avoid rains.
2. Do not forget to carry mosquito repellant cream as you will be staying overnight in the backwaters.
3. Carry essentials like a torch, portable mobile charger, binoculars, etc.
4. On your Kerala houseboat tour, do not forget to carry water bottles while stepping out for sight-seeing as the temperature rises up to 34 degrees. It is important to keep yourself hydrated.
5. While going around for sightseeing, do not carry a lot of jewellery or cash. You will find many accessible ATMs around your hotels or places of attraction.
6. As you will be visiting the beautiful state of Kerala with many picturesque views, ensure that you carry your cameras with charged batteries.
7. Ensure that you do not anchor the houseboat at remote locations. Check if there are people around.
8. Avoid wearing exposing clothes in villages or remote areas as the locals might find it offending.
9. The Jewish Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays and the Mattancherry Palace is not open on Fridays and Public Holidays.