Riceboat - Day Cruise in the Backwaters.

Yes, There are backwaters near Guruvayur, Thrissur. The backwaters of Thrissur consists of Chettuva Lake, Enammave kayal and Canoli Canal which connects Manalur, Chettuva, Kadassankadave and Triprayar. These backwaters are part of national waterway.

Being pioneers of backwater tourism in Thrissur, with an experience of 30 years in backwater tourism in Kerala, we present the first, one and only original Kettuvallom Cruise in Thrissur with unmatched personal service.

Large Kettuvallom of 45 feet length and 7.5 feet width is modified for comfortable cruise. The boat runs on outboard engine. The roof is made of Bamboo, betelnut wood and bamboo mats. The boat has a capacity of 10 adults and has bathroom facility. The boat has 2 staff on board.

The boat trip starts from Vettakkorumakan Kadave near Vettakkorumakan Temple in Engandiyoor Village, 21 kms from Thrissur (14 kms from Guruvayoor) and comes back to the same place. Safe parking facilities are provided here. The boat moves through calm, quite and scenic backwaters in fishermen villages and come back to the boarding point.

You may come across otters, temples, fishermen collecting mussels or trying numerous methods to catch fish such as Prawns, Crabs, Karimeen (Pearl spotted fish), Mullet, Red Snapper, Trevally, Silver biddy and much more.

Sunrice Cruise.
3 hours - 06.00 AM to 09.00 AM
The party may ideally reach the boarding point by 05.45 AM.
Sunrise, a lot of fishing activities and visiting the Mangrove forests in Chettuva lake. (Entering inside the forest is subject to high tide.)
Price: Rs 6000 / boat / 3 hours.
Breakfast can be served on board @ Rs 150 / person.
Menu: Pathiri, Egg roast / veg kuruma, bolied bananas, Tea / Coffee.

Morning Cruise
3 hours - 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon
Includes visiting the Mangrove forests in Chettuva lake. Entering inside the forest is subject to high tide.
Price: Rs 5500 / boat / 3 hours
Does not include any meals / tea / drinks / Mineral water

Lunch can be served at Coconut Island.
Service charge at Coconut Island: Rs 1500 / team / 2 hours.
Dropping to mainland by rowing country boat. There is a small dining space with table and chairs with tiled roof at the Island. Bathroom facilities are provided.
Does not include any bedrooms.

Afternoon Cruise.
3 hours - 12.00 PM to 03.00 PM
Includes visiting the Mangrove forests in Chettuva lake.
Entering inside the forest is subject to high tide.
Price: Rs 5500 / boat / 3 hours
Does not include any meals / tea / drinks / Mineral water
Lunch can be delivered on board (Self service with out tables).

At Chettuva lake, there is the biggest patch of Mangroves in Kerala, now managed by Kerala Forests.

Evening Cruise
3 hours - 03.00 PM to 06.00 PM
Includes visiting the Mangrove forests in Chettuva lake. Entering inside the forest is subject to high tide.
Price: Rs 5500 / boat / 3 hours
Does not include any meals / tea / drinks / Mineral water

Dinner can be served at Coconut Island.
Serving charge at Coconut Island: Rs 2000 / team / 2 hours.
Dropping to mainland by Rowing boat. There is a small dining space with table and chairs with tiled roof at the Island. Bathroom facilities are provided. Does not include any bedrooms.

Sunset Cruise
3 hours - 03.30 PM to 06.30 PM
Includes visiting the Mangrove forests in Chettuva Lake and witnessing Sunset. Includes Tea and snacks (one fried Banana) on board.
Price: Rs 6500 / boat / 3 hours
Entering inside the forest is subject to high tide.
Tide conditions: https://www.tideschart.com/India/Kerala/Chetwayi/
Witnessing the Sunset is subject to weather conditions.

Dinner can be served at Coconut Island.
Serving charge at Coconut Island: Rs 2000 / team / 2 hours.
Dropping to mainland by Rowing boat. There is a small dining space with table and chairs with tiled roof at the Island. Bathroom facilities are provided. Does not include any bedrooms.

Full day trip
. 5 hours - 09.00 AM to 12.00 noon. & 01.00 PM to 03.00 PM.
Includes visiting the Mangrove forests in Chettuva lake. Entering inside the forest is subject to high tide. After noon towards Enammave Kayal and Kandasaankadave.
Price: Rs 9500
Does not include any meals / tea / drinks / Mineral water
Lunch can be served at Coconut Island. Service charge for serving at Coconut Island: Rs 1500 / team / 2 hours. There is a small dining space with table and chairs with tiled roof at the Island. Bathroom facilities are provided. Does not include any bedrooms.

Menu for standard lunch.
Matta / Ponni Rice, Sambar, Aviyal, Fish curry (Ayila - 145 gms), Fish fry (Ayila - 145 gms),, Kaya & Payar curry, Thoran, Curd, Pappadam, pickle and # mineral water @ Rs 260
Matta / Ponni Rice, Sambar, Aviyal, fish curry (Ayila - 145 gms), Chicken fry (150 gms), Pinapple Pachadi, Thoran, Curd, Pappadam, pickle and # mineral water @ Rs 280
(Self service inside the boat).

Other dishes which can be ordered in advance.
Chappathi
Kerala Porota
Vegetable kuruma
Karimeen curry
Karimeen Pollichathu
Karimeen fry
Crab Roast
Prawns Roast
Chicken fry
Chicken roast
Mussel roast
Mussel fry
Payasam

Fishing
Fishing with hooks in the island during lunch break. (Only for full day trips)
Rs 300 / 3 hooks with bites.