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Kerala Backwater Tours
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Destination Covered: Cochin - Kumarakom -
Alleppey - Kovalam.
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights |
DAY 1: Cochin
Arrive at Cochin airport get greeted and assisted by our airport
counter staff, Board
![Cochin fishing]](images/Cochin-fishing.jpg) the cab and get escorted to Cochin hotel.
Cochin is the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and it is
also called as Kochi, Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin
is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. This district is
located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha
district on the south Idukki on the east and Thissur on the north.
With its health of historical associates and its setting on a
cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas the city of Kochi perfectly
reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Fresh up and proceed for a half
day local tour of Cochin visit the some of the major attraction
visit the outstanding Bolghatty Island which is famous for its
palace with the same name “Bolghatty Palace” , Chennamangalam,
houses the oldest synagogue in Kerala , get back to the hotel and
unwind your day with a good night sleep.
DAY 2: Cochin
Have breakfast at the hotel and head towards a full day local tour
of Cochin. Visit the famous “Chinese Fishing Nets” traders brought
these huge cantilevered fishing nets from the court of Kublai Khan,
“Fort Kochi” its old building was a wooden building which was
replaced by a new stone building, Kochi Beach, visit the oldest
Synagogue “Jewish Synagogue” and get fascinated by history of Kochi
Jew, visit Santa Cruz Baslica and see some of the famous painting,
visit Wallington Island, The Hill Palace Museum Thripunithura,
Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery, Museum of Kerala History and
its Makers, Vamanamoorthy Temple, Santhanagopala-Krishnaswamy
Temple, Malayatoor, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Athirapally, The
Lakshadweep Islands, Vypeen Island, Ernakulam etc evening free for
shopping and explore some of the and unwind your day with a good
night sleep.
DAY 3: Cochin - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kumarakom .Kumarakom Back
water is called as jewels of Kerala it is an encatching back water
destination in the map of Kerala .Kumarakom situated on the Vembanad
lake in this small water world you will come across plenty of
Traditional country crafts boats and canoes which will take you into
the heart of the scenic lake. On arrival at Kumarakom check in the
Back water resort and over night stay at back water resort.
Day 4: Kumarakom
 Morning after breakfast at hotel, proceed towards a full day tour of
Kumarakom. The major attraction of Kumarakom are The Vembanad Lake
Kumarakom its just 16 km from Kottayam town experience boat fishing,
sight seeing and enchanting backwaters , on bank of Vembanad lake
see the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is paradise and is favorite
haunt of migratory birds, Houseboat Cruises, Visit the Pilgrim
Centres of Sabarimala, Mannanam, Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Bharananganam,
Erumeli, Manarcad, Aruvithura and Athirampuzha and temple of Perunna
Vazhapali and Thikkodithanam near Changanacherry, visit the famous
Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple dedicated to lord Siva, Cheriappally
the St Mary’s Orthodox Church which has an elegant façade with an
interior noted for its 400-year-old paintings and Valiyapally et
back to the hotel. Get some sleep to enjoy your trip further.
Day 5: House Boat
Morning after breakfast proceeds to the deluxe house boat for a
24hrs Kerala back water cruise covering Kumarakom and Alleppey back
waters. Each houseboat is well constructed and has luxurious
furnishing with exquisite flooring, hall and valavara (canopy).
These are one of top cruise. With a sun deck, spacious living /
dining area, with attached toilets. Houseboat is usually managed by
a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can
avail similar facilities offered in a star hotel. Enjoy the exotic,
spicy Kerala food served inside the house boat and enjoy the
overnight stay.
Day 6: Alleppey
Morning after breakfast check out and head towards Alleppey. Board
the cab and proceed towards Alleppey. With the Arabian Sea on the
west and a vast network of lakes lagoons and fresh water rivers
criss-crossing it’s Alappuzha (Alleppey). It is the district of
immense natural beauty. Also referred as the Venice of the East from
the travelers across the world, this backwater country is also
habitation for lots of wild animal and bird life. Visit Kuttanad
which is also called as rice bowel of Kerala because of the wealth
of paddy crops, is at the very heart of the backwaters then visit
Alappuzha beach, Sea View Park, Pathiramanal, Ambalappuzha,
Mannarasala, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple Mavelikkara,
Krishnapuram Palace and over night stay at Alleppey.
DAY 7: Alleppey – Kovalam
 Morning after breakfast at hotel get geared up and head to Kovalam
on arrival check in beach resort. Kovalam was ones the fishing
village and today the "Paradise of the South", Kovalam is about 16
kms away from Thiruvananthapuram the capital of Kerala and brought
to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore, it is a natural bay
free from high waves and surges. Kovalam has three successive
crescent shaped beaches and Ayurvedic massage and yoga centers take
the day off and enjoy the good sleep after a good massage.
Day 8: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast head for a half day local tour of Kovalam.
Enjoy fruit and toddy (coconut beer).Check out of the hotel treasure
the memory of your stay and head towards Kovalam Airport to board
the flight for onward destination. |
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