Lotus Houseboat | Valiyaparamba Backwaters | North Kerala |
The Lotus a houseboat of unequalled elegance and style,offering serenity & relaxation while cruising through the languid backwaters of Malabar,the undiscovered jewel of northern Kerala
From time immemorial, the lotus flower has been a symbol of the very best things in life: refinement, purity and beauty. In Indian art the flower has always represented heavenly comfort and spiritual enlightenment. Now, as a balm for our unquiet times, a new level of meaning has been added to these traditional ones.
As stewards of the local land, we do all we can to create an eco-friendly environment. The Lotus operates a strict no-smoking policy, and mindful of any potential pollution in Kerala and we also have an eco-friendly ‘no-plastic’ rule.
Safe and pure drinking water is supplied from the latest ‘reverse-osmosis’ purification system, rather than from indestructible plastic bottles. No waste is discharged into the lake.
The Lotus is an imaginative new interpretation of the traditional Kerala houseboat, a unique creation that combines the natural rhythms of the old-fashioned with the modern amenities of a first-class hotel.
The houseboat has been designed to give its guests the feeling of freedom and the luxury of space:
Each of the two bedrooms (appropriately named Sukhima (‘Happiness’) and Lalima (‘Beauty’) measure over 16 x 13 feet and have solid teak floors. Light and airy with cheerful colours, they have a large glass observation window with insect-proof screen, locally made wooden furniture, ethnic durrie rugs and paintings by a Kerala artist in the traditional temple mural style, as well as an i-Pod docking system, safe and hair-dryer. Guests have the option of a fan or state of the art air-conditioning. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with tub & shower and delicious organic Fabindia toiletries. Each bedroom also has its own private sitting-out verandah to enjoy those special moments.
There are two public areas for relaxing and enjoying a drink or a meal - the lower Sitting Room and the upper Sun-deck.
The Lotus Features:
Length: 32 meters / 104 feet
Width: 06meters / 18 feet
Two well-appointed, airy and spacious bedrooms each with a teak floor, state of the art en-suite bathroom and hand-made teak furniture;
Each bedroom has a private sitting-out area and an I-pod docking system;
There is a sun-deck with comfortable sun loungers and an al fresco dining area
A spacious indoor sitting room and dining area;
Ayurveda Massage and Yoga lessons are available on request (extra charges apply).
Bar and modern kitchen;
Private crew-room with attached bathroom;
Resident Captain, personal chef and housekeeping staff;
Silent engine, air-conditioning and fans.
We highly recommend a minimum of 2 nights cruise to enjoy the tranquillity and sights that unfold while cruising.
Rates in Rupees
Valid from 16th April 2014 to 15th October 2014
Per night cruise:
PUBLISHED RATES
01 Room :Single/ Double Occupancy
Rs.17,000
02 Rooms :Single / Double Occupancy: RATES FULL HOUSEBOAT
Rs 27,000
Extra Bed Charges
Rs. 4300
2 night’s cruise:
PUBLISHED RATES
01 Room :Single/ Double Occupancy Per Night
Rs.15,500
02 Rooms :Single / Double Occupancy: RATES FULL HOUSEBOAT Per Night
Rs 25,000
Extra Bed Charges
Rs. 4000
Valid from 16th October 2014 to 15th April 2015
Per night Rate
PUBLISHED RATES
01 Room :Single/ Double Occupancy
Rs.27,000
02 Rooms :Single / Double Occupancy: RATES FULL HOUSEBOAT
Rs 43,000
Extra Bed
Rs . 7500
From 15th Dec to 15th Jan, there will be a supplement of Rs. 2000 on the above rates.
From 1st Feb to 28th Feb, there will be a supplement of Rs. 1000 on above rates.
The rates are inclusive of:
Morning Lotus special bed tea with flowers.
Breakfast as per choice, lunch, afternoon tea and sumptuous evening meal.
Complimentary fresh fruits throughout the day are available.
Terms & Conditions:
1-Rates are valid for both Indian and Foreign nationals.
2-Rates are in Indian Rupees and inclusive of all taxes.
3-Only One Extra bed in each room will be available.
4-Kindly make all the payment in favour of “Chapri Cruises India Pvt. Ltd.”
5-All payments to be made 45 days in advance.
6-Check-in 12 noon/ Check-out: 10 am.
7-Smoking is prohibited
8-Boat will be closed for general maintenance for the month of July
Transfer charges-
Neeleshwar Hermitage to Lotus jetty point- INR 1000 (one way)
Taj Bekal to Lotus Jetty point- INR 2000 (one way)
Various packages, ranging from 2 to 4 nights, are available
From time immemorial, the lotus flower has been a symbol of the very best things in life: refinement, purity and beauty. In Indian art the flower has always represented heavenly comfort and spiritual enlightenment. Now, as a balm for our unquiet times, a new level of meaning has been added to these traditional ones.
As stewards of the local land, we do all we can to create an eco-friendly environment. The Lotus operates a strict no-smoking policy, and mindful of any potential pollution in Kerala and we also have an eco-friendly ‘no-plastic’ rule.
Safe and pure drinking water is supplied from the latest ‘reverse-osmosis’ purification system, rather than from indestructible plastic bottles. No waste is discharged into the lake.
The Lotus is an imaginative new interpretation of the traditional Kerala houseboat, a unique creation that combines the natural rhythms of the old-fashioned with the modern amenities of a first-class hotel.
The houseboat has been designed to give its guests the feeling of freedom and the luxury of space:
Each of the two bedrooms (appropriately named Sukhima (‘Happiness’) and Lalima (‘Beauty’) measure over 16 x 13 feet and have solid teak floors. Light and airy with cheerful colours, they have a large glass observation window with insect-proof screen, locally made wooden furniture, ethnic durrie rugs and paintings by a Kerala artist in the traditional temple mural style, as well as an i-Pod docking system, safe and hair-dryer. Guests have the option of a fan or state of the art air-conditioning. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with tub & shower and delicious organic Fabindia toiletries. Each bedroom also has its own private sitting-out verandah to enjoy those special moments.
There are two public areas for relaxing and enjoying a drink or a meal - the lower Sitting Room and the upper Sun-deck.
The Lotus Features:
Length: 32 meters / 104 feet
Width: 06meters / 18 feet
Two well-appointed, airy and spacious bedrooms each with a teak floor, state of the art en-suite bathroom and hand-made teak furniture;
Each bedroom has a private sitting-out area and an I-pod docking system;
There is a sun-deck with comfortable sun loungers and an al fresco dining area
A spacious indoor sitting room and dining area;
Ayurveda Massage and Yoga lessons are available on request (extra charges apply).
Bar and modern kitchen;
Private crew-room with attached bathroom;
Resident Captain, personal chef and housekeeping staff;
Silent engine, air-conditioning and fans.
We highly recommend a minimum of 2 nights cruise to enjoy the tranquillity and sights that unfold while cruising.
Rates in Rupees
Valid from 16th April 2014 to 15th October 2014
Per night cruise:
PUBLISHED RATES
01 Room :Single/ Double Occupancy
Rs.17,000
02 Rooms :Single / Double Occupancy: RATES FULL HOUSEBOAT
Rs 27,000
Extra Bed Charges
Rs. 4300
2 night’s cruise:
PUBLISHED RATES
01 Room :Single/ Double Occupancy Per Night
Rs.15,500
02 Rooms :Single / Double Occupancy: RATES FULL HOUSEBOAT Per Night
Rs 25,000
Extra Bed Charges
Rs. 4000
Valid from 16th October 2014 to 15th April 2015
Per night Rate
PUBLISHED RATES
01 Room :Single/ Double Occupancy
Rs.27,000
02 Rooms :Single / Double Occupancy: RATES FULL HOUSEBOAT
Rs 43,000
Extra Bed
Rs . 7500
From 15th Dec to 15th Jan, there will be a supplement of Rs. 2000 on the above rates.
From 1st Feb to 28th Feb, there will be a supplement of Rs. 1000 on above rates.
The rates are inclusive of:
Morning Lotus special bed tea with flowers.
Breakfast as per choice, lunch, afternoon tea and sumptuous evening meal.
Complimentary fresh fruits throughout the day are available.
Terms & Conditions:
1-Rates are valid for both Indian and Foreign nationals.
2-Rates are in Indian Rupees and inclusive of all taxes.
3-Only One Extra bed in each room will be available.
4-Kindly make all the payment in favour of “Chapri Cruises India Pvt. Ltd.”
5-All payments to be made 45 days in advance.
6-Check-in 12 noon/ Check-out: 10 am.
7-Smoking is prohibited
8-Boat will be closed for general maintenance for the month of July
Transfer charges-
Neeleshwar Hermitage to Lotus jetty point- INR 1000 (one way)
Taj Bekal to Lotus Jetty point- INR 2000 (one way)
Various packages, ranging from 2 to 4 nights, are available
