House boats are ready in Pondicherry

For the first time in the history of Pondicherry tourism, government is going to introduce house boat services. A joint venture between Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation Limited and the Mantra House Boat Pvt. Ltd. had entered into an agreement to construct a House Boat at Chunnambar Boat House.The House Boat is nearing completion and it will be inaugurated by the  chief minister  on 28-01-2016. The entire expenditure to build the House Boat rest on Mantra House Boat Ltd. and the Corporation has allowed the firm to utilise its shore for building House Boat and allotted 2400 sq. feet of land for constructing hut like structure for the usage of tourists who like to travel in the House Boat.

The House Boat consists of two decks.  In the lower deck, there are three A.C rooms attached with rest room, a dining hall, a kitchen existing. In the upper deck, sufficient space provided for conducting mini conference, recreational events, etc.  Apart from that, the House Boat is equipped with TV, Music Player, sophisticated furniture for the benefit of travelers. The vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes will be prepared and served immediately on demand.

The journey will start at 11.00 a.m. from the main land of Chunnambar Boat House and the passengers will be served with either tea or fruit juice on deck.The House Boat will reach Paradise Island by 12.00 noon.There, passenger can ordered for the vegetarian or non-vegetarian food. Both will be prepared by eminent chefs and supplied immediately.  After lunch, passengers can go to Paradise Island for time pass or they can take nap in their room comfortably.By 3.00, the boat will continue its journey and this time, tourists can enjoy the natural beauty coincide with the riches of coconut grooves. By 6.00 in the evening, the boat will be anchored and the passengers have to spend their night in the house boat.  They can wait TV, hearing music, playing games among themselves. They can sleep at ease throughout the night.  In the next day morning, they can witness the sun rising and the break-fast will be served on deck. The House Boat will slowly start the return journey and reach the alighting point by 10.30 a.m. For safety measures, the House Boat is fitted with fire-fighting equipment and sufficient number of life jackets.  Further, medical facilities and expert swimmers are also made available. The ticket rate is Rs.10,000/- per room for two persons including food.