Grand Nirvana: Our Own 3-Bedroom Houseboat in Alleppey
The private houseboat Kerala Escapes runs itself. These are photos of the boat you board, and the tariff below is the one we charge.
What is Grand Nirvana, and what does it cost?
Grand Nirvana is a private 3-bedroom houseboat in Alleppey, run by Kerala Escapes (TMM Hospitality Pvt Ltd). It sleeps 6–8 guests, every bedroom has an attached bathroom, and it boards at Pallathuruthy jetty at 12 noon, with check-out at 9 am the next day. The whole boat costs ₹18,000–20,000 a night in the off-season, about ₹24,000 in peak season and up to ₹36,000 in the festive peak (15 December–15 January, Diwali and festival holidays), with all meals and the crew included. A day cruise (11 am–5 pm, up to 10 guests) costs ₹13,000–15,000.
Rates and boat details from Tinu Mathew, founder of Kerala Escapes, last confirmed in July 2026. We confirm the exact rate for your dates on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
How much does Grand Nirvana cost?
Whole-boat rates with all meals and the crew. Overnight rates are for 6–8 guests.
| When | Whole boat |
|---|---|
| Off-seasonQuieter months, including the monsoon | ₹18,000–20,000per night |
| Peak seasonBusy months outside the festive dates | ≈ ₹24,000per night |
| Festive peak15 Dec–15 Jan · Diwali · festival holidays | up to ₹36,000per night |
| Day cruise11 am–5 pm · up to 10 guests | ₹13,000–15,000per day |
Split between six guests, that's about ₹3,000–3,333 each a night off-season and ₹4,000 each in peak season, meals included. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm which rate applies.
Grand Nirvana at a glance
| Boat | Private houseboat, Deluxe Premium category |
|---|---|
| Run by | Kerala Escapes (TMM Hospitality Pvt Ltd), Thrissur |
| Bedrooms | 3, each with an attached bathroom |
| Guests | 6–8 overnight · up to 10 on a day cruise |
| Upper deck | Opens fully, with open seating |
| Boarding | Pallathuruthy jetty, Alleppey |
| Overnight | Check-in 12 noon · check-out 9 am next day |
| Day cruise | 11 am–5 pm |
| Air conditioning | In the bedrooms, 9 pm–6 am |
| Route | Vembanad Lake and the R-Block backwaters of Kuttanad, farmland that lies below sea level |
| Crew | Captain, chef and helpers |
| Papers | Survey valid to May 2027; pollution certificate and docking papers current as of July 2026 |
What's included?
Overnight (12 noon–9 am)
- All meals: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea and snacks, dinner and next-day breakfast
- The whole boat, private to your group, with its captain, chef and helpers
- The cruise on Vembanad Lake and through the R-Block backwaters
- Three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, with AC from 9 pm to 6 am
Day cruise (11 am–5 pm)
- Welcome drink, lunch, and evening tea and snacks
- The whole boat for up to 10 guests, with its crew
- Six hours on the backwaters
What does a night on Grand Nirvana look like?
12 noon
Board at Pallathuruthy jetty
A welcome drink, then settle into your rooms.
Afternoon
Lunch and the cruise
Lunch on board, then out across Vembanad Lake and into the R-Block backwaters, farmland that lies below sea level.
Evening
Tea, sunset and mooring
Evening tea and snacks, then the boat moors for the night.
Night
Dinner on board
The chef cooks dinner on board. Bedroom AC runs from 9 pm to 6 am.
Next morning
Breakfast and check-out
Breakfast on board, then check-out at 9 am.
Photos of the actual boat
Every photo here is of Grand Nirvana itself, the boat you board, not a “similar” one.
Who's on board?
Meals are cooked fresh on board by a crew that knows these backwaters. It's our own boat, not a name on a booking site.
Is Grand Nirvana right for your group?
A good fit if
- You are a family, or two or three couples travelling together
- You want the whole boat to yourselves, with meals cooked on board
- You want to see the exact boat before you pay: every photo on this page is of it
Look elsewhere if
- You are a couple on your own: a 1-bedroom boat starts at about ₹10,000 a night off-season.Compare houseboat prices
- You are more than eight for an overnight, or want a jacuzzi or an onboard spa: we book bigger and more luxurious boats.See the luxury boats
- You need air conditioning during the day: on Grand Nirvana the bedroom AC runs from 9 pm to 6 am.
How do I book Grand Nirvana?
- 1
Send your dates
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size. We check the boat is free and confirm the rate.
- 2
Pay a 10–15% advance
By UPI or bank transfer, to hold the boat for your dates. Card payments carry a payment-gateway charge.
- 3
Pay the rest at check-in
The balance is due when you board at Pallathuruthy jetty.
If your plans change
- More than 30 days before travel: Free cancellation.
- 15–30 days before: Free reschedule to another date.
- Within 15 days: No cancellation or reschedule, though genuine, unavoidable cases are looked at individually.
What else should you check before paying a houseboat advance? →
Is Grand Nirvana free on your dates?
Send your dates and group size. We'll check the boat and reply with the rate for those dates. Planning is free.
Grand Nirvana houseboat: FAQs
How much does Grand Nirvana cost per night?
The whole boat costs ₹18,000–20,000 a night in the off-season, about ₹24,000 in peak season and up to ₹36,000 in the festive peak (15 December–15 January, Diwali and festival holidays). That covers 6–8 guests, all meals and the crew. We confirm the exact rate for your dates on WhatsApp.
How many people can stay on Grand Nirvana?
6–8 guests overnight, in 3 bedrooms that each have an attached bathroom. It suits a family or two or three couples travelling together. A day cruise takes up to 10 guests.
Can we book Grand Nirvana for a day cruise?
Yes. The day cruise runs from 11 am to 5 pm for up to 10 guests and costs ₹13,000–15,000 for the whole boat, with a welcome drink, lunch, and evening tea and snacks.
Where does Grand Nirvana board, and what are the timings?
It boards at Pallathuruthy jetty in Alleppey. Check-in is at 12 noon and check-out at 9 am the next day. The cruise covers Vembanad Lake and the R-Block backwaters of Kuttanad.
Is this the same boat as “Grand Nirvana : The Cruising Spa” or grandnirvanacruise.com?
No. Those are other businesses that use the same name, and so are the “Grand Nirvana Jacuzzi Super Luxury” houseboats on booking sites. Our Grand Nirvana is the 3-bedroom boat Kerala Escapes (TMM Hospitality Pvt Ltd) runs from Pallathuruthy jetty, and the rates on this page apply only to it.
How do I book Grand Nirvana, and can I cancel?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size. A 10–15% advance by UPI or bank transfer holds the boat, and you pay the balance at check-in. Cancelling more than 30 days before travel is free; 15–30 days before, you can move to another date for free; within 15 days there is no cancellation or reschedule, though genuine cases are looked at individually.