10 Nights / 11 Days

Kerala Backwaters

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Overview

A special tour of Southern India helps everyone get along and explore crystalline waters, pristine skies and greenery of all kinds. This is what our viable Kerala Backwaters Tour is showcasing. It is holding up the pride and joy of God’s Own Country, the backwaters and introducing spots which can very well portray these backwaters.

The city of Cochin, also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, has one of the best natural harbors in the world and for many centuries served as the hub of the international spice trade. Extensive tea plantations, scenic valleys and mountains, and unusual kinds of flora and wildlife in its natural sanctuaries and forests chilly air with a spicy fragrance will all greet you in Munnar. As the name means, it is also a place of confluence of three rivers which are Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Periyar has expanse of evergreen and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grasslands all in one national park. The village of Kumarakom overlooks backwaters and houseboats filled with joyous locals. Alleppey follows suit by offering more intense views in a similar setting. Kovalam outshines itself through white, sandy beaches which glimmer under the sunlight and Trivandrum coaches as a hub for modern settings and facilities among a dominant naturalist scene.

Our 11 Days of blissful excursion will leave no stone unturned when it comes to exploring the lands of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Bring along your fleet of people to show them true colors and ways of our Southern part of the nation.

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Itinerary Details

Upon arrival, after clearing immigration and custom, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast tour of Cochin City: With its wealth of historical associations, and its magnificent setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, Cochin is one of the most fascinating cities of coastal South India. It is a city with indelible marks of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Jewish traditions. Of Special mention is the older parts of the Fort Cochin area. It more or less exists as it used to be a 1000-year behind our times. This part of the city reflects an unusual blend of medieval Portugal, Dutch and English country life grafted on to the tropical Malabar Coast.

The 16th century Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace is a fascinating fort with elegant buildings and interesting collections from the Royal traditions of the region. The unique feature of Cochin is the unexpected and isolated Jewish community, whose origins date back to AD 52. They are self-contained and have their own Synagogue. The area around the Synagogue, known as ‘Jew Town’ is one of the main centres of spice trade. Scores of small firms huddle together in old dilapidated buildings and the air is filled with the aroma of ginger, cardamom, cumin, turmeric and cloves. The area is very busy. Overnight at hotel. (Synagogue closed on Fridays & Saturdays).

Following breakfast, drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast, visit Munnar, which is surrounded by 30 tea gardens, the atmosphere is fragrant with extensive tea and cardamom plantations. Tea estates are situated mostly on the inner slopes of an elevated basin-like plateau. Estate elevations vary from about 1220 m to over 1830 m. some of the tea plantations, at an elevation of over 2135-m, are among the highest in the world. It would be worthwhile to visit some of these tea gardens to witness the plucking of leaves by women who carry conical bamboo baskets on their back and strapped to their forehead by a cloth band. The work on the field is all done by hand and is a fascinating sight.

You may also visit the nearby Lockhart Gap, which provides a panoramic view of the valley and plantation down below. The enchanting high range of lakes and streams, the low-flying clouds and the mist-filled valleys cast a magical spell, which lingers long in the memory.

We would also be visiting the natural habitat of Nilgiri Thar, a rare mountain goat and the Eravikulam National Park (Subject to open). Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast, drive to Periyar. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Afternoon, proceed for Nature walk, Different nature trails traversing diverse habitats form the trekking routes, This is an interpretive programme offering excellent opportunity to watch birds, butterflies and other wildlife. The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grasslands. The Nature walk is the right programme to feel nature, hear her whispers and smell her flowers.

Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Optional: Afternoon, board Backwater Cruise (02 Hrs): Kerala Backwaters offers to take you on an exciting backwater cruise to Kumarakom in Kerala. A backwater cruise is the perfect way to enjoy your holidays to Kerala, as you can laze in the sun, go boating on the lovely Kerala backwaters or enjoy fishing on the tranquil waters.

Backwater cruises on the traditional Kerala kettuvalloms on the glittering Kerala backwaters. Kumarakom was but a traditional Kerala fishing village that was later developed into the perfect holiday destination. In fact a lot of tourists visit this perfectly picturesque region with its natural greenery and relaxed atmosphere. In fact when you are on a leisure cruise on one of these backwaters you come in close contact with the way of life in the rice bowl of Kerala, India i.e. the Kuttanad region. The reflections of the crooked palm trees on the calm backwaters create a dream vision for you during your backwater cruise to Kerala. Overnight at hotel.

Following leisurely breakfast board the Houseboat (at 1200Noon) for a unique experience through the narrow canals and channels of the backwaters of Kerala. The materials that go into the making of houseboat are all local and Eco-friendly; bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats car pets etc. The main wood used is “Anjali “. The Houseboat provides all comforts – Beds, a kitchen and western toilets. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The cuisine is of traditional Kerala flavour along with the local Specialties – delicious fish and prawns. Cruising on a boat through remote tribal villages along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala is a superb experience.

We explore the backwaters in your Houseboat .Sensational in its own silent way, the cruise takes you along snake boat docks, friendly cheering villagers, coir (Jute) making communities, toddy (local spirit) shops, fishing nets pitched for the day’s catch, bunded paddy fields and manual canoes of different sizes criss-crossing each other. The experience enables you to reach beautiful untouched areas. Overnight at House Boat.

Following breakfast, disembark at Alleppey and check in to Home Stay. In the beautiful waterways and backwater of the Kuttanad region of Central Kerala lies Emerald Isle, an exotic haven of tranquilly, seemingly remote from city life, yet barely 10 kilometers from Alleppey Town. Tucked away on this delightful island lies the Emerald Isle Heritage Villa, an ancestral Country House set in 9 acres of secluded grounds – your Retreat into a Paradise of Peace. Emerald Isle Heritage Home is situated in an island resplendent with exotic flora, breathtaking flowers, myriad birds and butterflies to make for a memorable holiday, affordable and unforgettable. A truly wonderful way to spend your time on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala! Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Following breakfast, drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for independent / beach activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day free for independent / beach activities. Overnight at hotel.

Depart Trivandrum

Morning transfer to Trivandrum international airport for your flight back home.

INCLUDED

Hotel accommodation on twin sharing with buffet breakfast.
Aircon car with English speaking driver throughout the tour for all transfers, sightseeing, intercity travel.
Car services are inclusive of all services; right from pick up from the airport till departure.
Driver allowance (food & Stay)
All toll taxes, entry permit and parking charges.
English Speaking guide at the time of sightseeing.

EXCLUDED

Any international/domestic air/train fare.
Monuments/sightseeing entry charges.
Government Service Tax (GST) 5% on the tour package.
Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, tips, phone calls, insurance, portage, soft/hard drinks, meals unless not specified etc.
Anything which is not mentioned in the 'Inclusions' shall not be the part of this package.

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