Kerala House Boats

It is indeed a novel experience to sail along the waterways in a houseboat that is all to yourself, but it could put a dent in your pocket. Boats can be chartered through the DTPC in Kollam and Alappuzha. Houseboats cater to the needs of groups (up to eight bunks) or couples (one or two double bedrooms). One can hire them either on a day basis or overnight, allowing you to cruise the Kollam-Alappuzha route over two days, mooring in the backwaters overnight.

The DTPC also hires four-seat speedboats and six-seaters. In Alappuzha, the tourist boats are moored across the North Canal from the boat jetty.