Soma Houseboats, cruise operators of Kerala
Soma houseboats are a part of the Somatheeram Beach Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort and the Manaltheeram Village resort are the sister concerns of Soma Houseboats. Soma Houseboats are the cruise operators in the backwaters of Kerala.
Backwaters and the Houseboats of Kerala
Houseboats are the main tourist attractions of the Kerala tourism. Many tourists from all over the world are coming into India to stay and cruise through the calm and serene backwaters of Kerala. Backwaters of Kerala are a calm waterways consisting of lakes, rivers, canals, rivulets and streams interconnected through the lowlands in the southernparts of Kerala. Vembanad lake and Ashtamudi lake are the main lakes of this network. About Somatheeram Beach Resort Groups
Somatheeram Beach Resorts group have started Soma Houseboats for arranging tours and cruises through the backwaters. Somatheeram has two well known Ayurvedic resorts in the Kovalam beach of the capital city Thiruvananthapuram, namely, Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort and Manaltheeram Beach Village. Soma houseboats offer a wide variety of cruises which can take you to the popular and wellknown waterways / backwaters of Kerala, like Kollam, Kumarakom, Alumkadavu (where the first houseboat was constructed), Alappuzha the venice of the east, Kochi etc.
When you traverse through the backwaters of Kerala, every view you see there is worth remembering, be it a village located between the swaying palm trees where you can see the villagers going about their daily chores, lots of birds making chirrupy sounds flying around you in the Kumarakom backwaters, Pathiramanal island located in the middle of the Vembanad lake and many more. The emerald green colour of the trees and the paddy fields reflecting in the waters are a wonderful sight by themselves. Facilities available at the Soma Houseboats
The kettuvallom or the houseboat is a beauty by itself with its beautiful traditional looks as well as nature friendly. The majestic way the houseboats move in the calm waters is a sight to be seen.
There are well appointed rooms and facilities , looking like a mini mobile cottage with attached baths and toilet. Somas have a wide variety of cruises and tour plans. Somas houseboats have been awarded with Golden star , all of their boats are well maintained and there will be no compromise on the facilities provided here.
There are spacious bedrooms well equipped kitchen, double deck and the upper deck facilities, living room with a sitout as well as attaced bathrooms. The food served will have Kerala style specialities using freshly caught fishes as you cruise by, like pearl fish and lobsters. Well trained and friendly crew members will be there to guide and assist you to make your journey in the houseboats comfortable. You can choose the one you like according to your budget and needs. You will sure be able to unwind and relax in the houseboats by staying very close or rather with the nature. Some of the Tour packages offered by Soma houseboats
Backwater cruise One night(In and around Alleppey)
Alleppey - Thottapalli One night
Alleppey - Kumarakom One night
Alleppey - Kidangara One night
Alleppey - Changanassery One Night
Kumarakom - Kidangara Two nights
Alleppey - Alumkadavu (Near Kollam)Two nights
For the tariff, itenarary and other details, visit Soma houseboats
Contact Details of the Soma Groups
Soma Houseboats Pvt. Ltd.
9/36, Nehru Trophy Finishing Point,
Thathampally P.O., Alleppey,
Kerala South India
Tel/Fax: 0477 2264112
Email: mail@somahouseboats.com
Central Reservation Office
Soma Houseboats Pvt. Ltd.
Choware P.O. South of Kovalam,
Thiruvananthapuram, Pin 695501
Kerala South India
Tel: 0471 2268101
Fax: 0471-2267611
Email: mail@somahouseboats.com
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