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Kerala Backwaters Vacation
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Destination Covered: cochin-Kumarakom-
Alleppey.
Duration: 6 days |
Day 1: Cochin
Arrive at Cochin airport get greeted and assisted by our airport
counter staff, Board
 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 , 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 get back to the hotel and unwind your day with a good
night sleep.
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: House boat – Alleppey
 Morning after breakfast check out house boat by the time house boat
will reach 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 6: Alleppey
Morning after breakfast have a day off, treasure the memory of your
stay. At afternoon head towards Alleppey Airport to board the flight
for onward destination. |
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