Best of Kerala Backwater
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations Covered :
Cochin - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Do vast sandy beaches and tranquil backwaters attract you? Then Kerala is just the
perfect holiday destination for you. True, the world knows Kerala for it’s breathtakingly
beautiful backwaters. The to and fro movement of the waves causes accumulation of the sea water at the sea beach and these water bodies are termed as backwaters. They together form a network of canals resulting into inland lakes.
The "backwaters" region, which comprises an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, Kollam, Kumarakom, and Punnamada(where the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in August), also see heavy tourist traffic. Kumarakom is the most well known backwater destination of Kerala. On arrival, you will be enthralled by the beauty of the place. You will surely love a visit to the celebrated Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Later, proceed to the Vembanand Lake. You can check into a comfortable traditional houseboat to enjoy a unforgettable backwater cruising along the Periyar Lake, discovering the enthralling splendor of the backwaters. You will have your lunch, dinner and breakfast on board the Houseboat. You can cruise through the backwaters to Alleppey. You can thus spend the night at the relaxed and lavish Houseboat.
At Alleppy you can check into the finest backwater resort in Alleppey on your arrival, here you will get to see the lively villages and backwaters while cruising through the unspoiled and serene backwaters at Alleppey. An overnight stay here will fill your senses with the unparalleled beauty of the place.
Thus if you are planning to have holiday here at Kerala then make it a point that you spend a few days at the backwaters because it is worth seeing and a holiday experience here at the backwaters will make you forget the rest of the world.
1 Night Cochin + 2 Nights Kumarakom +1 Night House boat+ 2 Nights Kovalam
The above cost includes
- Transportation using Non AC Car ( Indica).
- Accommodation at all places on CPAI ( Twin Sharing basis)
- Daily breakfast
- House Boat cruise - Overnight
- All meals in Houseboat
- Hotel Taxes.
**A/c car Supplementary Charges - Rs.375/- per day per car(Indica)
**Supplement for A C Houseboat Rs .1300/ per person
**DEC 20 to JAN 10
Day : 01 : Cochin

On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, You will be met by our representative and will transfer you to Hotel . PM : We take you for a half day sightseeing of Cochin, Visit : The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net & The indo-Portughese Museum. Later transfer you back to Hotel . Evening we take to show Kathakali dance ( ancient dance of kerala - Optional ). Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day : 02 : Cochin - Kumarakom
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from Hotel and we transfer you to Kumarakom ( 95 Kms / 2 Hrs ). On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in at hotel in Kumarakom Evening at leisure.
Day : 03 : Kumarakom
After breakfast , go for optional boating relax near the buitiful Vembanadu Lake, Evening go for Sun set cruise( optional

)
Day : 04: Houseboat
Morning relax at resort 1230hrs board on to the house boat. 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/ Cofee with snacks, dinner and Overnight stay on House Boat.
Day : 05 : Houseboat- Kovalam

AM at leisure on House Boat. Later at 1000 Hrs boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. On arrival check out from house boat 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.
Day : 06 : 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 , at Kovalam.
Day : 07 : Departure
AM : At leisure, later we will pick up from Hotel and transfer you to Trivandrum Airport/ Railway station. End of Tour / services.
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