Kerala Backwaters Tour
Places to Visit : Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin
Duration : 04 Nights/ 05 Days
Day 01: Cochin
You are greeted on 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. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Cochin - Kumarakom
Early morning, depart for Kumarakam, arrival at noon time. Check into your
hotel. Afternoon, visit to neighbouring places. Overnight at 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. It is also a centre
for houseboat cruises. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Kumarakom
Day free at Kumarakom. Optionally enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage
in the Ayurvedic centre. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Alleppey
Overnight at Houseboat. The houseboats are giant country Crafts, generally
about 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle.
It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying
huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today
these are the most exciting tourism product in India, which usually has
one or two bath rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising
oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Day 05: Alleppey - Cochin
After breakfast, Drive to Cochin. Drop at Airport/Railway station to your
destination.