The backwaters in Kerala are a world of serenity and wonderment. The coastal regions of Kerala have a network of waterways, inlets from the sea, estuaries of over forty rivers, lakes and natural canals connecting coastal towns. This interlinked body of waterways is known as the backwaters in Kerala. Over 900 Km of the Kerala backwaters are navigable and have been used for centuries by the local people for transportation. You can travel on these waterways on a traditional houseboat and enjoy the scenic beauty of the backwaters in Kerala, while on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwaters.
Duration :7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered :Cochin – Munnar – Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Cochin
Program (5 Nights / 6 Days)
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1
Cochin
On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, you will be met by our representative and will transfer you to Hotel. PM: At leisure / local use in Cochin. PM: Go for a half day sightseeing of Cochin, Visit: The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net & The indo-Portuguese Museum. Later transfer you back to Hotel. Evening we take to show Kathakali dance (ancient dance of kerala - Optional).
Overnight stay at Hotel -
2
Cochin – Munnar
After Breakfast Check ut and transfer to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs). On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel. PM: At leisure.
Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar -
3
Munnar
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar - covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation.
Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar -
4
Munnar – Kumarakom
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from Hotel and we drive down to Kumarakom (195 Kms / 6 Hrs). On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in at hotel in Kumarakom enevning ,relax near the beautiful Vembanadu Lake, or go for Sun set cruise (optional).
Overnight at Resort -
5
Houseboat
Morning relax at resort 1230hrs board on to the houseboat. Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Kumarakom & Alleppey. Lunch, Evening Tea/ Coffee with snacks, dinner.
Overnight stay on House Boat -
6
Houseboat- Kovalam
AM at leisure on House Boat. Later at 1000 Hrs boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. On arrival check out from houseboat after breakfast and we transfer you to Kovalam (190 Kms / 4.5 Hrs). On arrival at Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam.
Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam -
7
Kovalam- Trivandrum- Kovalam
AM: 0900 Hrs After breakfast we take you for a sightseeing of Trivandrum. Visit: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple. Afternoon relax on the beach
Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam -
8
Departure AM:
At leisure, later we will pick up from Hotel and transfer you to / Railway station.
