May 05, 2014 03:42 PM
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I went by the earlier reviews to book in advance for Amrutham private Houseboat deluxe category. I was expecting a unique personal experience with my wife since I have heard a lot about it. But my experience with Amrutham Houseboats didn't turn out to be so nice.
On the day I arrived in Alleppey, and went to the stipulated destination to board my houseboat; I was made to wait for my houseboat; and that too I had to share till 3.30 PM with some other family. Later on I was moved to a different private boat; but they also took some time to clean it and get ready for us; and we had to wait for some time for it to get started. While we took some rest after an exhausting day; and later were enjoying the scenic beauty; the boat was put to halt and anchored on the shore at 5.30; citing govt. regulations. (But as far as I know, they allow till 6.00 PM).
Anyways, the food they gave was good. But the quantity was so less; that we couldn't get more of dal when needed. The cook didn't seem to be hygienic as he prepared the food bare-chested and sweating in hot weather. They were not courteous enough to ask if anything else was needed and we ourselves had to ask for more. In the night; there were some issues with power as it started tripping on and off.
Later on there was some problem with A/C; but it got resolved in some time. Next day morning; driver was slightly late to come and start the boat; and checked us out before time, as if in some hurry. I would say for the money spent; it was not worth it!
