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BACKWATER TOURS KERALA
The undisputed main attraction of a trip to Kerala is traveling through the 900km network of interweaved waterways .Sailing through the backwaters cross shallow, palm fringed lakes and you can see the sky shimmer through the coconut canopy. Listen to the chirps of birds. Along the way are small villages with temples, churches, mosques and schools, small shops can be seen.
Kerala Backwater Houseboats:
Kerala houseboats are an improvisation of the large county barges of old days. They are comfortable furnished with an open lounge, attached bedrooms and a kitchen. Every house boat is manned by a cook, a guide and an oarsman. You could choose from a range of one-two or three-bedroom houseboats
Kerala Backwater Tour Packages:-
1: Cochin-Kumarakom-Cochin ( 03 Nights/04 Days)
2: Cochin-Kumarakom-Trivandrum ( 06 Nights/07 Days)
3: Backwater Ayurvedic Spa tour Cochin-Alleppy-Kovalam (08 Night 09 Days)
4: Exclussive– Beaches-Backwater-Hill station of Kerala (16 Night 17 Days)
Intinerary 01: ( 03 Nights/04 Days Cochin-Kumarakom-Cochin)
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin airort you will be met and transferred to hotel. After Fresh up at Hotel visit Dutch palace, mattancherry, jewish synagogue, mattancherry, st. Francise church , parishath tampuran museum. Evening visit Marrine Drive A popular hangout, this scenic stretch offers a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Kochi Harbour. Packed with shopping malls, cinema halls, restaurant cafes and supermarkets. The rainbow bridge is the another attraction of Marine Drive. Take a Sunset boat cruise in and view the spectacular view of the kochi harbour. ( Over Night at Hotel )
Day 02: Cochin To Kumarkom (Kottayam) 90 Kms / 1 ½ Hour
Morning after brkfast drive to kumarakom and check into hotel. Kottayam: Place of panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands and extensive rubber plantations characterize this picturesque land which attracts hordes of tourist. After check into Hotel in Kumarakom. Afternoon visit kumarakam bird sanctuary, vembanadu lake, tazhathangadi etc.. ( Over Night at hotel )
Day 03: Kumarakom to Aleppy & House Boat Cruise
After Breakfast drive to Alleppy and transfer to Boat Jetty and check into House boat. . Enjoy the cruise in the backwaters of Alleppy through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages Lunch & Dinner at House Boat (Over night at House Boat)
Day 04: Aleppy to Cochin & Depart ( 65 Kms/ 1 Hrs)
After Breakfast drive to cochin and drop at airport for onward journeyDay 01 :Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport you will be met and transferred to Hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities or Evening visit Marrine Drive A popular hangout, this scenic stretch offers a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Kochi Harbour. Packed with shopping malls, cinema halls, restaurant cafes and supermarkets. The rainbow bridge is the another attraction of Marine Drive. Take a Sunset boat cruise ( on Your Own) in and view the spectacular view of the kochi harbour. ( Over Night at Hotel )
Intinerary 02: ( 06 Nights/07 Days Cochin-Kumarakom-Trivandrum)
Day 02 : Drive Cochin to Munnar. ( 135 Kms/4 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Then after drive to Munnar. Arrive Munnar and check into hotel. Afternoon enjoy the breathtaking view of Munnar Cardamom hills and green tea plantations. Evening visit bazaars ..Overnight stay at Hotel..
Day 03: Munnar to Thekkady ( 110 Kms/3 Hrs)
After breakfast at your guest house , drive to Thekkady. Arrive Thekkady in the noon and check into hotel. Afternoon free for own activities or Optional wildlife cruise at Periyar. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grass lands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. ( Over Night at Hotel)
Day 04: Thekkady to Kumarakom & House Boat Cruise ( 130 / 4 Hrs)
After Breakfast drive to kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom in the afternoon and check into the Resorts. Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands located on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad Lake displys an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web of majestic canals, streams and distributaries. The gorgeous green of the fringed palms beautifully contrast with the ripple in the blue waters. Arrive Kumarakom and transfer to Boat Jetty and check into House boat. . Enjoy the cruise in the backwaters of Kumarakom through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages Lunch & Dinner at House Boat (Over night at House Boat)
Day 05 : Kumarakom to Kovalam ( 190 Kms/5 Hrs)
After Breakfast check out from House Boat at Kumarakom Jetty. Here you will be picked up and drive to kovalam . Arrive Kovalam in the noon and check into the hotel. ( Rest of the day at leisure ( Over Night at Hotel)
Day 06 : At Kovalam
After Breakfast the day is free to explore the area or to enjoy the clear beaches of Kovalam.( Over Night at hotel)
Day 07: Drive Kovalam To Trivandrum ( 25 Kms- 30 Mnts)
After Breakfast at hotel drive Kovalam to Trivandrum and drop at Trivandrum Airport for onward journey.
Tour End
Intinerary 03: Backwater Ayurvedic Spa tour Cochin-Alleppy-Kovalam
( 08 Night 09 Days)
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin & Drive to Alleppy (House Boat Cruise at Alleppy to kumarakom)(55 Kms/01Hrs)
On Arrival at Cochin Airport met and drive to Alleppy. Arrive Alleppy and transfer to Boat Jetty and check into House boat ( AC house Boat) . . Enjoy the cruise in the backwaters of Alleppy through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages Lunch & Dinner at House Boat (Over night at House Boat)
Day 02: Kumarakom to Kovalam ( 190 Kms/ 4 ½ Hrs)
After Breakfast check out from House Boat at Kumarakom Jetty. Here you will be picked up and drive to kovalam . Arrive Kovalam in the noon and check into the Ayurvedic beach resort ( Over Night at Hotel)
Day 02 to Day Day 09 : Ayurvedic Spa Treatment in the beach resort
This exclusive programme is based on the Vedic Science - Ayurveda and is directed towards strengthening your immune system and preventing disease. The rejuvenation program for each individual is drawn out by the Ayurvedic physician after a thorough evaluation. Get to know more of this majestic, mysterious land
Day 09 : Depart
This day check out from resort and transfer to Trivandrum airport for flight to onward journey
Tour End
Intinerary 04: Exclussive– Beaches-Backwater-Hill station of Kerala
(16 Night 17 Days – Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Aleppy-Kumarakom-Thekkady-Munnar-Cochin-Calicut-Kannur-Bekkal-Manglore)
Day 01: Arrive Trivandrum & Drive to Kovalam
On Arrival at Trivandrum airport, you will be picked up and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure ( over Night at Hotel)
Day 02 : At Kovalam
After Breakfast the day is free to explore the area or to enjoy the clear beaches of Kovalam.( Over Night at hotel)
Day 03: Excursion to Kanyakumari
After Breakfast day return trip to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is at the southernmost tip of India and its where three seas meet: the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian sea. Pilgrims come here to bathe in the sacred waters and to worship the goddess Devi Kanya, an incarnation of Shiva‘s wife, who conquered demons and secured freedom for the world. 400m off the coast, in a rocky island, stands a memorial dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, who meditated here in 1892 before setting out to America to spread a message of social justice. After visit drive back to kovalam ( Over Night at hotel)
Day 04: Drive Kovalam to Alleppy
After Breakfast drive to Alleppy and check into House boat. . Enjoy the cruise in the backwaters of Alleppy through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages Lunch & Dinner at House Boat. (Over night at House Boat)
Day 05: Alleppy To Kumarkom (Kottayam) 50 Kms / 1 Hour
Morning after brkfast check out from house boat and drive to Kottayam. Kottayam: Place of panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands and extensive rubber plantations characterize this picturesque land which attracts hordes of tourist. After check into Hotel in Kumarakom. Afternoon visit kumarakam bird sanctuary, vembanadu lake, tazhathangadi etc.. ( Over Night at hotel )
Day 06: Kumarakom to Thekkady ( 130 Kms/4 Hrs)
After breakfast , drive to Thekkady. Arrive Thekkady in the noon and check into hotel. Afternoon free for own activities or Optional wildlife cruise at Periyar. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grass lands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. ( Over Night at Hotel)
Day 07: Drive Thekkady to Munnar. ( 110 Kms/ 4 Hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Then after drive to Munnar. Arrive Munnar and check into your Hotel . Rest of the day at leisure ( Over Night at hotel)
Day 08: Munnar Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast begins with sightseeing tour of Munnar enjoy the Cardamom hills and green tea plantations. Visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, dairy farm, Old Munnar Town, Town Market etc.. Overnight stay at Hotel..
Day 09 : Munnar to Cochin (130 Kms/ 4 Hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Cochin. Arrive cochin and check into hotel. visit dutch palace, mattancherry, jewish synagogue, mattancherry, st. Francise church , parishath tampuran museum. Evening visit Marrine Drive A popular hangout, this scenic stretch offers a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Kochi Harbour. Packed with shopping malls, cinema halls, restaurant cafes and supermarkets. The rainbow bridge is the another attraction of Marine Drive. Take a Sunset boat cruise in and view the spectacular view of the kochi harbour. ( Over Night at Hotel )
Day 10: Excursion to Athirapally Waterfalls (78 Kms )
After breakfast breakfast Excursion Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. Combined with the greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet. A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places - the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal (Prounced as vaazhachaal).
The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the ‘Picturesque‘ - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. Retrun to Cochin ( Over Night at Hotel )
Day 11: Cochin to Kozhikode( Calicut) 188 Kms / 5 Hrs
After Breakfast drive to Kozhikode. On arrival Check into Hotel.Kozhikode (Calicut), the most important region of Malabar in yesteryears, was the capital of the powerful Zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce center. Kozhikode District found a place in the World History with the discovery of Sea Route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama. Vasco Da Gama landed at the Kappad sea shore with three vessels and 170 men. A monument is constucted here to commemorate the historical landing ( Over Night at Hotel)
Day 12: Kozhikode Sightseeing
After breakfast sightseeing of Kozhikode, visit kapad beach Where Vasco Da Gama landed in 1948 with hismen in three vessels. Here you will find an interesting land scape of rocks that sprawl right into the sea. An 800 year old temple stands nearby. Also visit Beypore Port, kadalundi Bird Sanctury ( Over 100varieties of native birds and more than 60varieties of migratory birds flock here from November to april) Over Night at Hotel)
Day 13: Kozhikode to Kannur ( 80 Kms 2 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Kannur and check into Muzhippilangad Beach Resort ( 8 Kms from Kannur). Evening Explore Muzhappilangad Drive-in-beach . It is one of the longest drive in beach in south India. Muzhappilangad Drive-in-beach is a beautiful tourist destination whichis newly entered into the the world tourism map The 4.5 Km Drive facility provide the beautifully landscape with soft wet sand.drive in sunset time is unique experience which is thrilling. Another significant of the beach is its cerenity smooth waves. One can venter into the sea by walk upto few metres and easily back to the shore without any any hassle or danger. Here you can avail the seasurfing, Para gliding etc etc ( Over Night at Beach Resort)
Day 14: Sightseeing of Kannur.
Kannur the Cradle of many a colourful folk art form like Theyyam, Kannur is said to be the ancientport of Naura, from whose shoresKing Solomon’s Ship collected timber to buildthe grat temple of Jerusalem.Known even to the Greeks, Romans and the Arabs.
Visit The Fort St.Angelos is in the west of Kannur town. It was built in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeida, with the permission of the Kolathiris, on a promontory jutting into the Lakshadweep sea.The Dutch captured the fort in 1663 and sold it to the Ali Raja of Kannur in 1772 and in 1790 it came into the possession of the British.The British rebuilt it and made it their most important station in Malabar.This fort is in a fairly good state of preservation, though parts of it have collapsed. A few obsolete guns are seen at the place. The fort is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. The Payyambalam beach is one of the beautiful beaches in this State and is an ideal place to spend evenings, irrespective of seasons. It is very near to Kannur town. ( Over Night at Muzhappilnagad Beach Resort)
Day 15: Kannur to Bekkal ( Kanghangad) 70Kms ( 2 Hrs)
After breakfast at Hotel drive to Bekkal ( Kanghangad). Arrive Bekkal and check into Resort. The unique Bekal Fort stands amidst the roaming but heartening music of the seas along with the eternal note of the unending waves, carrying the thrilling memories of a bygone era. This foremost souvenir of the ‘Gods own Country‘ remains undeterred over the ages as a silent witness to centuries of eventful yester years. The Bekal Fort has been a source of attraction for historians, tourists and nature - lovers for centuries since it embodies memories of a glorious past. The Fort appears to have been built up from the seas since almost three fourth of its exterior is drenched and the waves do stroke the citadel. The Hanuman temple and the ancient Muslime Mosque nearly hold testimony to the age-old religious harmony that prevailed in the area. The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the fort show the defense strategy connected with the fort.Bekal Fort happens to be the biggest fort of Kerala spreading over forty acres.
Day 16: At Bekkal.
After Breakfast at hotel. Visit Bekal Fort & Beach, Anandashram( Internatioanally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami Ramdas in 1939, offers a quiet peaceful ambiance suited for meditation and spiritual studies) > Also Visit Chandragiri fort and river. ( Over Night at Hotel )
Day 17: Bekkal to Mangalore & Depart ( 90 Kms/ 2 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Mangalore and drop at Mangalore airport for onward flight.
