Experiences
We offer bespoke experiences that stand out from usual backwater houseboat tours
Muhamma is blessed with pastoral beauty, both on land and water. The abundant flora and fauna gives you a uniquely immersive experience. The centrepiece is naturally the vast expanses of the backwaters, which is largely undisturbed and is power-packed by an ecological biodiversity that never ceases to amaze even the seasoned native. The backwaters itself is home to a variety of marine life and diversity. So you can catch a wide variety of fish, including the famed Pearl Spot, crabs, lobsters, prawns, shell fish, and mussels. What more could we ask for a more contented life!
The Chinese Fishing Net
This is a must-do. No houseboat stay is complete without this priceless experience. So, we take you in a boat to the Chinese Net at specific times of the day or night and you could catch the fish yourself. Fishing is a deeply contemplative experience, made doubly so when you do it yourself. What is more, the fish you catch will be delectably cooked or fried free for you — it was your catch! We will have real-time photo-ops and you might just want to show off your newly acquired fishing skills to the world on Instagram or Telegram or the old-fashioned Facebook!
Island of Pathiramanal
Located in the majestic Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal or “Sands of Night” is a serene island and a cherished stop on our houseboat cruises. Situated about 1.5 km from Muhamma Boat Jetty and 13 km from Alappuzha, this 80-acre forest is a sanctuary for over 90 local and 50 migratory bird species, including Cormorants, Whiskered Terns, Indian Shags, and Bronze-winged Jacanas. Accessible only by boat, it’s a paradise for avian enthusiasts.
Vembanad Lake, the longest in India and a significant Ramsar site, provides a stunning backdrop for this natural haven. Spanning 2033 sq km, it’s a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
Barbecue
We craft and curate special barbecue events just for your special day or special one, either on board or on shore at our docking area, which is a fully developed space owned by TBC. There’s nothing more magical than a barbecue under the open sky studded with a million stars. The quietude and the ambience, enhanced by your choice of music, is an experience that cannot but leave you touched and transformed. It’s more than a barbecue.
Swimming Pool
For those inclined to enjoy a spot of swimming, we have an Olympic-sized pool in our property where we dock our houseboat. A pool-side experience on the backwaters is a magical takeaway you cannot turn away from. You could laze around or splash around in the pool amidst settings that might seem somewhat straight out of a piece of abstract painting. Food and drinks of course shall punctuate your carousal at the pool.
Clam Shelling
Clam shells are usually hand-pulled from offshore dredges by aquaculturalists. You can take in the scenic views of fleets of boats collecting clams while we explain to you the process of collecting and processing the molluscs that would soon become delicacies on your table on board.
Sunrise and Sunset
To top off your sojourn at TBC, experience the beauty of the sunset and sunrise from the boat. It is nothing short of an ethereal and deeply impressionistic experience — the gently shimmering waters meeting the kaleidoscope of spectral colours that the horizons become. The solitude of those mesmeric moments awaken our unconscious, helping us to reconnect with the vitals of life. Come to TBC for that enlightening experience.
