Built to represent heavenly comfort and spiritual enlightenment, this elegant houseboat is an ideal way in which to take a refreshing 1 or 2 night cruise through the backwaters of Malabar to discover the jewel of northern Kerala. Guests have the option of boarding the stylish 2-cabin barge either from the Sultan Canal just outside Kannur or from Neeleshwar.
Rates from 140 USD/night/person
(based on 2 persons sharing the same cabin)
Find the Secret Cruise to suit you
With 1, 2 and 3-night cruises around Kerala Backwaters, there is a cruise to suit every schedule. Please contact the Secret Retreats concierge to explore the dates that best suit you and to reserve your cruise or to arrange your stay pre /post cruise: dream@secret-retreats.com.
Altaf Chapri
Your Host and The Team
“I believe that India has the oldest and most gracious system of refined hospitality, and with my team, we are keen to bring this to the attention of all beyond our shores." After the creation of Neeleshwar Hermitage on a glorious beach in Malabar - the unexplored beauty of northern Kerala - and the addition of a rice barge on the backwaters, connected to the Hermitage and giving guests the opportunity to visit some of the least visited temples and villages in Kerala, the property has won twice the award by CNBC TRAVEL for Best Resort for health and rejuvenation. Altaf recently restored and upgraded his father's houseboat in Kashmiri’s Dal lake and launched the only Eco Luxury houseboat and only Secret Retreats in Kashmir.”
Cabins
The Cabins
Facilities and Highlights
Concierge/Tour Desk
Boutique
Air Conditioning
Gay Friendly
Eco Friendly
Nature
Spa/Massage
Yoga/Meditation
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Cooking Class
Artisan Village
Traditional Arts
Minority Tribes
Wildlife
Birdwatching
Trekking
River CruiseShow/hide facilities
Facilities and Highlights
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Concierge/Tour DeskBoutiqueAir ConditioningGay FriendlyEco FriendlyNatureSpa/MassageYoga/MeditationBar/LoungeRestaurant
- Cooking ClassArtisan VillageTraditional ArtsMinority TribesWildlifeBirdwatchingTrekkingRiver Cruise
- Sundeck with comfortable loungers
- Breakfast with a view!
Useful Information
GENERAL
Cruising Areas: Northern Malabar Backwaters, KeralaLength: 32m
Beam: 6m
Number of Cabins: 2
Time zone: (GMT+05:30) New Delhi
Currency accepted: INR
Electricity voltage: 230V
Electricity plug type:
CONCIERGE
Your concierge is ready to assist you with planning and completing your reservation, contact them on dream@secret-retreats.comACCESS
A 2 hour drive south from Mangalore International Airport, and just 4kms from Neeleshwar Hermitage.CONTACT
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Lotus Houseboat places an emphasis on sustainable fishing, inviting guests to fish while cul-tivating environmentally friendly fishing practices. Guests have the opportunity to cook the fish that they catch and can also take cooking classes to enhance their understanding of local culinary practices. Lotus Houseboat encourages guests to discover the smaller canals motor-free, arranging low-impact canoe tours among the backwaters. The sustainability efforts ex-tend shoreside as well and once the boat is anchored, guests can use provided bicycles to freely explore the island.
