Welcome to the tropical paradise of India - Incredible Kerala and take up a relaxing backwater travel ride or take a tour of Incredible Kerala's palm-fringed wide sandy beaches. Visit the lush green tea gardens or wildlife sanctuaries and rediscover the true wonder built by nature in Incredible India - Kerala. One more aspect of travel in Incredible Kerala is Ayurveda, indulge in some of Kerala's renowned natural therapy treatments and rejuvenate yourself. Incredible Kerala is amoung the most explored tourist destination in India.
Duration :5 Nights / 6 Days
Destinations Covered :Kochi – Kumarakom - Alappuzha
Program (5 Nights / 6 Days)
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KOCHI (OLD COCHIN )
You are greeted an arrival at the Cochin International Airport/Railway Station and transfer to your hotel.Afternoon sight seeing by boat visiting - Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St:Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace.
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2
KOCHI ( MAINLAND ERANAKULAM )
After breakfast you will visit - Eranakulam , Kochi’s bustling business centre Chottanikkara Temple, (dedicated to goddess Bhagavati), Hill Palace (now houses kerala’s largest museum).
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3
KUMARAKOM
Early morning, depart for Kumarakam (125 kms - 4 hrs), arrival at noon time. Check into your hotel. Kumarakam is a unique backwater destination situated on the banks of Vembanad lake. Kumarakam bird sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds from across the world which makes it a renowned bird watching centre. The best way to watch the birds in the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands. A boat ride into the countryside can offer a close look at the life in the villages.
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KUMARAKOM - ALLAPUZHA (ALLEPPEY)
Morning after breakfast, board the houseboat also called as Kettuvallam in Malayalam. These houseboats are made out by tying together the anjali wood by coir ropes and by not using even a single nail. These houseboats have the amenities of a star hotel. It comprise of a kitchen, bathroom, sit out area, balcony and at times more than one bedroom also. The crew in these houseboats consists of a boatman, oarsman and a cook. Enjoy the fascinating cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey and back to Kumarakom which traditional lasts for nearly 22 hours.
Spend the night in the houseboat -
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ALLAPUZHA (ALLEPPEY)
House boat reaches Alleppey early morning, have breakfast and checkout of house boat. Board the cab and transfer to Alleppey back water hotel resort and after lunch proceed for local tour of Alleppey and visit - Alleppey-beach Chettikulangara-Bhagawati-Temple Kuttunad- the rice bowl of kerala.
Overnight stay in Alleppey resort -
6
Alleppey - Cochin (70kms - 1.5hrs)
Post breakfast , drive to Cochin depending upon your departure schedule- you will be transferred to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.
