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Backwaters are an amazing phenomenon of Kerala - a necklace of lagoons, lakes, canals and rivers that run through the length of this beautiful land. Infact much of Kerala's uniqueness lays in its backwaters - found nowhere else in the world.
A visit to the backwater destinations of Kumarakom, Kollam and Kozhikode can be a most rewarding experience that one can get. The lagoons at these destinations with their spectacular view and fringed by coconut trees have been featured in travel books all over the world. No journey to the backwaters is complete without a stay on board in "Kettuvallam" or a houseboat which takes you on a journey through the length and breadth of the lagoons and waterways. |
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DESTINATIONS COVERED : COCHIN - KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY - COCHIN |
DURATION : 05 nights -06 days |
DAY 01 - COCHIN |
On arrival at the Cochin Airport/Railway Station meet our tour representative who will escort you to the hotel. Cochin is situated on the south west coast of Indian Peninsula. It is known as the queen of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway to Kerala. Later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St:Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace. |
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| Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
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DAY 02 COCHIN - KUMARAKOM |
Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom - a place best known for the honeymooners. It is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. The lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On reaching Kumarakom check in the backwater resort and relax for the rest of the day at the resort. |
DAY 03 KUMARAKOM |
Morning after breakfast drive out for the local tour. Visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, house boat jetty and others. Later in the evening return back to the resort for an overnight stay. |
DAY 04 KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY |
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Morning after breakfast check into the deluxe houseboat to enjoy the 24 hours of backwater cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey. This journey is considered to be one of the best attractions. The house boat is fully furnished with single and double bedrooms, sundeck, private balcony and a kitchen. It also comprises a chef, driver & cabin assistant |
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The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili". Spend a night at the house boat. |
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DAY 05 ALLEPPEY |
Morning after breakfast check out of the houseboat, as you would have reached Alleppey by then. Alleppey which is also known as Alappuzha. Its beauty is not merely in the backwaters, but also in the man-made islands that you will find amidst the waters. On reaching Alleppey board a cab to be transferred to the resort. Relax for sometime and later move out for the local tour of Alleppey, visit Alleppey Beach, Kuttanad - the rice bowl of Kerala, and so on. Later in the evening check into the resort for an overnight stay at Alleppey. |
| DAY 06 ALLEPPEY-COCHIN |
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin airport to board your flight to the onwards destination. |
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