Day 02 / Kovalam - Alleppey
After breakfast leave to Alleppey by surface 165 kms. On Arrival embark on your private houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Your houseboats or ‘Kettuvalloms’ are luxurious boats with well-appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm fringed landscape from your cabins. Apart from the mesmerizing surroundings it’s the life along the coast that adds a touch of exotica to this experience. The locals’ travel in canoes and you will find vegetable sellers, fishermen and other traders bringing household goods, door to door in small wooden boats. As you cruise along the backwaters you can ask your captain to stop at villages, paddy fields and other places, enroute. Overnight on board. (Full Board ).
Day 03 / Alleppey - Kumarakom
After breakfast disembark from house boat at Kumarakom and transfer to hotel. Kumarakom is also one of the enchanting backwater regions of Kerala. The labyrinthine network of rivers, canals, streams and lagoons which form the famed backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax . Kumarakom, a bird sanctuary located on the banks of the backwaters and renowned for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as Waterfowls, Cuckoos and Owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here. Day excursion to the bird sanctuary. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day 04 / Kumarakom - Cochin
After breakfast drive to cochin 75 kms. On arrival transfer to hotel . Cochin, A port town since early centuries, Cochin attracted traders and invaders from the world over. Needless to say, Cochin offers you some fascinating snippets of history and culture. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of cochin including .
The Hill Palace Museum, a fully-fledged archeological museum and Kerala’s first ever Heritage Museum are the main attractions (closed on Mondays).
Chinese Fishing Nets, this unique style of huge cantilevered fishing nets were erected between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the Court of Kubla Khan, a Chinese King. Santa Cruz Basilica, this historic church was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. Pope John Paul II proclaimed the Church a Basilica in 1984. The Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, this is the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth (closed on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays). The area around the Synagogue, called Jew Town, is the centre for Spice & Handicraft shops. Mattanchery Palace (Dutch Palace), built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to the Regent of Kochi (closed on Fridays). Evening Witness Kathakali the famous dance drama of kerala. This dance is characterised by some great story telling, amazing costumes and extensive make-up. Start early to see the artist preparing themselves for the show (5 PM ). Watch in detail the ritual worth seeing hour long process of make-up as part of our daily KATHAKALI performance. After the Performance, you will have a unique opportunity to take photographs along with the artists in colorful costumes as a souvenir. Entire performance will be supported with commentary in English. Night stay in Cochin.
Day 05 / Cochin - Departure
After breakfast, departure transfer to airport/ railway station to board the onward flight.
Cost includes:
» 04 nights accomodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
» All meals ( breakfast, lunch & dinner ) at the time of staying in air-conditioned house boat.
» Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car.
» Local English speaking guides.
» All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.
Cost does not include:
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare
» Tips, laundry.
» Any item not shown in Cost Includes.
Hotels Selected - Luxury ( 5 star Dlx. )
Kovalam : Leela Kempinski
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kumarakom : Kumarakom Lake Resort
Cochin : Brunton Boatyard
Hotels Selected - Royal ( 5 star )
Kovalam : Taj Green Cove
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kumarakom : Hotel Golden Water
Cochin : Trident Hilton
Hotels Selected - Classic ( 4 star )
Kovalam : Uday Samudra
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kumarakom : Cocobay Resort / Water Esacapes
Cochin : Hotel Casino
Hotels Selected - Economy( 3 star )
Kovalam : Hotel Samudra
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kumarakom : Tharavadu Heritage
Cochin : Abad Atrium |
