Shivagangahouseboat

Shivagangahouseboat is a five star houseboat stay outside Vaikom, in Kottayam district, South Kerala, 12.3 km from the centre of Vaikom and 5.3 km from Kumarakom. The listed facilities cover dining, rooms, transport and on water activity. The deciding factor is whether you want a serviced, pet friendly houseboat near the Kumarakom water rather than a town centre address.

What the houseboat lists

Shivagangahouseboat carries a five star rating and no guest score is on file. The listed facilities group neatly. For dining there is a restaurant, a bar and breakfast, with room service if you would rather eat on board. For rest and practicalities there is air conditioning, family rooms, a terrace, laundry, a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and express check in. For getting about there is car hire, bicycle hire, a shuttle service, free parking and currency exchange, and a banquet hall for gatherings.

On the water side, canoeing and fishing are listed, and massage is available. Pets are allowed, which is unusual for a houseboat of this rating. Taken together the list points to a self contained stay where most needs are met on board or close by.

Where the houseboat sits

The setting is outside Vaikom, in the wider Kottayam district, in South Kerala. Vaikom itself is a town in Kottayam district, and Shivagangahouseboat stands 12.3 km from the centre of Vaikom. The address is Shivaganga Houseboat Cheeppunkal Po.

The destination is Kumarakom, and the houseboat is 5.3 km from Kumarakom. Kumarakom is water: a cluster of islands on the east bank of Vembanad, the largest lake in Kerala, with a bird sanctuary at one end and the widest water in the state in front of it. Quieter than Alappuzha, and built around the lake rather than the canals.

Who it suits, and who it does not

Shivagangahouseboat suits travellers who want the Kumarakom water close, a five star houseboat with dining and services on board, and the freedom to bring a pet. It does not suit anyone who wants to be inside Vaikom town, since the houseboat is 12.3 km from the centre, or anyone who needs a verified guest score before booking, because none is on file.

Planning the stay

Come between October and March, when the lake is at its calmest and clearest. The southwest monsoon turns the lake choppy and brown, which changes what canoeing and fishing are like on the water. Car hire and a shuttle service are listed, so arrival and local movement can be arranged, and free parking is available if you drive.

What the property lists

Where it is

About 12.3 km from the centre of vaikom, in Kottayam district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Shivaganga Houseboat Cheeppunkal Po.

Questions people ask

How far is Shivagangahouseboat from Kumarakom?

Shivagangahouseboat is 5.3 km from Kumarakom, and 12.3 km from the centre of Vaikom. Both are given as road distances from the property. The destination is Kumarakom, on the Vembanad lake water.

Which facilities are available on the houseboat?

The listed facilities include a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, air conditioning, family rooms, a terrace, massage, canoeing, fishing, a banquet hall, car hire, bicycle hire, a shuttle service, free parking, currency exchange, laundry, room service, a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security. Pets are allowed.

When is the best time to stay near Kumarakom?

October to March is the season for the Kumarakom water. The lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, so the months outside that window are less settled for canoeing and fishing. Plan around the calmer months if water activity matters to you.

Does Shivagangahouseboat have a guest rating?

No guest score is on file for Shivagangahouseboat. The property carries a five star rating, but that is separate from a guest score. Without a guest score, there is no guest review figure to compare against other properties.