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Kerala Backwater Tour
Highlights of the Tour : Hear the soothing sound of water rippling alongside your houseboat, as you drift on a Kerala backwater. Feel completely relaxed as you enter a world of serenity and natural beauty in Kerala. See the green countryside, swaying palm trees, emerald rice fields and children waving from the banks of the backwaters of Kerala, India, as you sail on traditional Ketuvalloms or houseboats, on a Kerala backwater.
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations :Mumbai - Trivandrum - House Boat - Kumarakom - Periyar - Cochin - Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrive at Mumbai
Arrive today in India’s business capital city Mumbai. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted by company representatives to your hotel. Overnight at Mumbai
Day 02 : Mumbai - Trivandrum
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Trivandrum.
On arrival our representative will meet you and assisted transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, The capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum city is known as the gateway of one of the most beautiful states in India. Located on the south west coast of India, this tropical paradise is known as "God's own country" and for the right reasons. Lush green landscapes interspersed with crystal clear backwaters make this state the most visited tourist destination. Overnight at Trivandrum
Day 03 : Trivandrum - Excursion
After breakfast full day excursion to
Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 meters offshore. Overnight at Trivandrum.
Day 04 : House Boat
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Alleppey. On arrival go on a leisurely backwater
cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat through many canals and waterways
up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise
in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. This
floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for
your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed
by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering
delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Enjoy a cruise on
the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught
fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Spend the night on board the houseboat and you will have lunch, dinner and
breakfast in the Houseboat Overnight at Houseboat
Day 05 : Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast disembark the boat at your resort in Kumarakom- an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, Kumarakom provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating.
Here you will stay in a backwater resort on the bank of Vembanad Lake, experiencing the rich culture and active life style that has a evolved over the centuries in and around the backwaters and waterways that thread this region.
Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 06 : Kumarakom - Periyar (Thekkady)
Your exploration of South India continues as you travel Thekkady, located on the Tamil Nadu / Kerala border. This unique Wildlife Sanctuary is about three hundred square miles and centered around an artificial Lake fed by the Periyar river. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Periyar.
Periyar Wildlife SanctuarySpread in an area of 777 Sq Kms, the wildlife sanctuary is known for its diverse flora and fauna. Though a tiger reserve, the sanctuary is more popular for elephants. Elephant rides inside the sanctuary adds a lot of thrill to the visit.
Day 07 : Periyar
Game viewing this morning is on board boats, which carry you along convoluted waterways and afford sighting of Elephant, bison, deer and occasionally, TIGER. All manner of flora & fauna flourish in this tropical habitat, making it one of the premiere reserves of Southern India. Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at Periyar.
Day 08 : Periyar - Cochin
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin, known for its well balanced ecosystem. Tonight witness a presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali danceperformance Overnight at Cochin.
Day
09 : Cochin
Breakfast at hotel and sightseeing tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Afternoon free at leisure to explore city on your own.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 10 : Cochin - Mumbai - Home
After breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to International Airport, depart on your international flight field with colorful memories onward destination.
