Vembanad Lake In Kumarakom

of money and we have wasted it in booking a night stay at a boat house and at costly hotel rooms. He also kept saying that he is unhappy with us and tried to change our itinerary every day. When we put our foot down and said we want to go to places mentioned in the itinerary alone, he said there is nothing to see in those places and tried to do whatever he wanted to do. He also demanded extra money to take us to other places that he proposed but we declined to change the itinerary plan. On the last day, he asked us to take an Uber and go to the railway station and said that drop to railway station will not be done as part of the package. We argued that he needs to drop us at the station, but he refused firmly and said he needs to go home by 3pm and wash his car for the next day’s trip for another family. Overall, we are very disappointed with the cab service. We were totally dependent on him to take us to places, but he made us feel unsafe, uncomfortable and unwelcome. We did not go to all the places planned as part of our itinerary but we enjoyed visiting few places as a family. The boat house experience on the “White Rose” was the best! Our boat driver and cook were very professional and made us feel welcome and safe. The food cooked for us during the boat stay was delicious! We also loved spending time at the “JVK Park Hotel” and we felt at home! Food was great and we spent a lot of time inside the room. Our most memorable and enjoyable part was spending time on the White Rose boat! The lovely scenery, amazing food and 5 star comfort were a highlight to us!

else. At night we ate and recharged our batteries for next day. At 7.00 am next day the magic unfolded, the view was amazing, we were unable to believe we crossed these mountains and views without appreciating it. We enjoyed ride in Hot Air Baloon, activities at Wonder Valley, boat ride at Mattikutty Dam and last Kathakkali Dance viewing before returning to hotel and rest. On third day we proceeded to Thekkady. After reaching there we took Jeep Safari (the road for safari was a road to hell, all your joints and bones would be displaced just in this ride). After that we viewed the tree plantation and enjoyed Elephant ride. Then back to hotel for rest. On fourth day we left for Allapuzha. After 3.5 hours we reached near the boat house alloted to us. There we enjoyed boat ride in heavy rain, it was awesome. Newton's third law for every action in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction. With rain came the unbearable humidity, mosquitoes and sleepless night. On fifth day we left for airport and later said goodbye to a Friend, Kerala and took memories made with them. Hopefully we will meet again. Views of Munnar, first Hot Air Baloon ride, Katthakalli Dance, seeing wild elephants on mountain near Sathram view point, tree plantation, first Elephant ride and living a day in boat house in rain.

every moment to help us. Only problem occurrd was related to booking of house boat it was just small error. Other things went as planned. Whenever problem comes at any time any place Robin sir you resolve it in a pinch. When I The plan for the next trip will be with you.

road no parking for vehicle & also you have to walk for the hotel sometime along with your belongings. (iv) Overall it was only a OK stay. 2. Alleppy (a) Houseboat (i) Nice boat, good ambience but staff can be more courteous & helpful (ii) Food menu is also more or less same for dinner as well as for lunch & not to much choose in breakfast, this can be improved (iii) If you ask for extra tea or coffee even with extra payment other than laid out time they will straight away deny it. I think this is very bad attitude for only tea & coffee. (iv) check out time can be extended by one hour 0900hr is very less time for check out time. Hotel— (i) Awesome property, very nice rooms, excellent ambience (ii) Room service & staff was great (iii) All facilities including parking & swimming pool Hotel at Alleppy The Lakeside

safe. Hope to plan more trips in future. Thank you!