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Backwater Tours in Kerala
If you want to have a true rendezvous with the nature, then Backwater tours in Kerala can give a wonderful opportunity to get close to the nature. Backwaters of kerala have always attracted a lot of nature lovers. No other state of India can provide the tourist with such a beautiful experience of nature. The brackish lakes, canals, inlets and lagoons gives the tourist a close peek in the God's own country and make kerala a lovely holiday destination. A lot of beautiful backwater places Kollam, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kasargod, Alleppey and Thiruvallam can give the tourist a memorable experience. Come and discover the most beautiful state with the refreshing backwaters.
Duration of Backwater Tours in Kerala: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations Covered Backwater Tours in Kerala: Cochin, Kumarakom, Village Backwater Cruise, Alappuzha, Kuttanad, Pathiramanal
Day 01: Cochin- Kumarakom Backwater
AM: On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, you will be
metby our representative and will transfer you to Hotel Kumarakom. On arrival
at Kumarakom check in to hotel. Kumarakom is a unique backwater destination
situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake. (Optional) PM we take you to Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary. It is also a center for houseboat cruises. Overnight stay
in hotel. Day 02: Kumarakom- Village Backwater Cruise
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast we take you to Village Backwater Cruise. A nearby village and 3-hour backwater cruise on a non-mechanized traditional country boat rowed by two villagers through the narrow canals of different villages. Visit coir village and coconut farms (Optional) &. A rare chance to see spice plants like pepper, coffee, cloves, nutmeg, pineapple, wild pineapple, and betel leaves etc.15 minutes walk around the village under coconut palm trees and watch traditional coconut plucking.Overnight stay in hotel, Kumarakom.
Day 03: Kumarakom- House Boat
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from the hotel, and we take youto
Houseboat. Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on
a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The
houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at
your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat.
A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty
of the backwaters. Overnight stay in house boat.Day 04: Houseboat- Alappuzha
AM at leisure on House Boat. Later at 1000 Hrs boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. On arrival check out from houseboat after breakfast and we transfer you to Alappuzha. On arrival Alappuzha check into hotel. The alluring Alappuzha with its lovely lakes, lagoons and the fresh water rivers will not fail to sweep you off your feet. The stunningly gorgeous Venice of the East has more than the boat races, houseboats, beaches, marine products and the coir industry; Alappuzha is home to the diverse animal and bird life. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 05: Alappuzha -Kuttanad
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from hotel we take you to Kuttanad.
On arrival Kuttanad check in to hotel. Kuttanad in the heart of the backwaters
of Alappuzha owing to its richness of the paddy crops is referred to as
the rice bowl of Kerala. Because of her wealth of paddy crops, is the very
heart of the backwater. The scenic countryside here is a rich crop of bananas,
yams and cassava. This one of the places in the world where farming is done
below sea level. Inland waterways which flow above land level are an amazing
feature of this unique land. Overnight stay in hotel.Day 06: Kuttanad- Pathiramanal
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast we take you to Pathiramanal. According to mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vemabanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating the enchanting island of Pathiramanal (sands of midnight). This little island on the backwater is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different part of the world. The island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is accessible only by boat. Overnight stay in hotel. Kuttanad.
Day 07: Departure
AM: At leisure, later we will pick up from Hotel and transfer you to Cochin airport / Railway station. End of Tour / services.
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