Kerala Backwaters
are an amazing phenomenon of Kerala - a necklace of lagoons, lakes,
canals and rivers that run through the length of this beautiful
land. Infact much of Kerala's uniqueness lays in its backwaters
- found nowhere else in the world.
A visit to the Kerala backwater destinations of Kumarakom, Kollam and
Kozhikode can be a most rewarding experience that one can get.
The lagoons at these destinations with their spectacular view
and fringed by coconut trees have been featured in travel books
all over the world.
Day 01:Trivendrum
On Arrival Trivendrum airport/ railway station you will be greeted
with a warm welcome by our representative & later assisted
for transfer to your hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for
a Half a day city tour of Trivendrum. The word Thiruvananthapuram
means place of sacred serpent & literally known as the holy
city of Anantha. Trivendrum is a sea side city, which is built
on seven hills. Trivendrum is one of the beautiful cities of Kerala
& also decidedly one of the cleaner & well planned cities
of the country. It is a city of magnificent buildings of ancient
& modern architecture. This seaside city is noted for its
internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater
stretches & a rich cultural heritage, lush greenery etc. Visit
some sight seeing places like Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple,
Napier Museum, Sri Chitralaya Art Gallery, National History Museum,
Kanakakunnu Palace, Kuthiramallika Palace, Veli Lake, Zoological
Garden, CVN Kalavari Sangham (Martial Arts), Mahathma Gandhi road.
Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night relax at the hotel.
Day 2 : Kovalam
On next day of Kerala backwater tour package after breakfast check out hotel and proceed towards Kovalam. Kovalam
is an evergreen & pleasant climatic beach resort. Kovalam
is a fabulous stretch of beach of kerala. It is one of the famous
Indian beaches all over the world. Kovalam has been a favorite
haunt of tourists, especially the foreigners. It consists of a
number of small palm fringed bays separated by rocks. Kovalam
presents a spectacular scenic beauty. It is a sheltered natural
bay with shark free waters, fringed with coconut grooves &
miles of fine sands. The scenery around is enchanting & the
drive to the beach through the palm grooves is refreshing. This
renowned beach is favorite haunt of tourist round the year. On
arrival Kovalam check in the beach resort. Later in the evening
enjoy a spectacular view of sunset on the beach. Have a tasteful
dinner in the hotel & overnight relax at beach resort.
Day 3 : Varkala
After Breakfast check out the resort. Today you will be moving
towards Varkala. Varkala is an exotic beach city. It is also a
pilgrimage centre dedicated to lord Vishnu. This seaside resort
& spa with high mountains has rich mineral water which blown
out majestically from the coastline. Varkala is a best spot in
Kerala for watching sunset. Varkala is one of the famous sacred
beaches in South India. The beach also called as the papanasam
beach, because the legend says that bathing here will wash away
all one’s sins & makes the soul pure. On arrival check
in beach resort, after some fresh up proceed for a half day city
tour, visit Sivagiri Mutt, The Memorial of Sri Narayana Guru,
Janardhana Swami temple, Varkala Beach, etc. Enjoy a tasteful
dinner in the hotel & over night relax at the beach resort.
Day 4 :
Alleppey
After
Breakfast on the 4th day of Kerala backwater tour package check out the resort. Today you will be driven towards
Alleppey. Allapuzha or Alleppey is one of the most exotic
backwater sites of kerala & it is popularly known as ‘Venice
of the East’. It is interlocked by a number of canals,
lakes & lagoons. Alleppey is nestled in the Arabian sea
& Vembanad Lake. Alleppey has been gifted with immense
natural beauty. On arrival Alleppey, board the traditional
house boat for full day stay, sailing in this moving house
boat is an incredibly a fantastic experience. While sailing
down in a maze of lagoons, canals & lakes one can feel
the natural beauty of kerala villages, coconut palms, green
surroundings, lush paddy fields & many more. The delicious
meals like lunch, dinner, next day breakfast & also some
tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool climatic
condition & watery surroundings will offer a relaxing
& a peaceful sleep early in the night after sprawling
in a stunning watery area. Over night relax in the houseboat.
Day 5 : Kumarakom On the 5th day of your Kerala Backwater tour,
after Breakfast disembark the houseboat in the morning & drive
towards Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a beautiful & a pleasant village
on the Vembanad Lake. This small backwater world is an enchanting
backwater destination. It has unimaginable beautiful mangrove
forests, coconut grooves, & lush green paddy fields which
are covered with shimmering watery ways & canals. It is a
diamond in India’s ecological crown, despite being one of
the smallest parks in the country. Kumarakom is a small world
of backwater, thatched houseboats, cormorants, Chinese fishing
nets & swaying palms. It is noted for its Bird sanctuary,
which is a favorite of migratory birds. On arrival check in backwater
resort & later in the afternoon visit some of the sight seeing
places such as Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Watery
Fields & back water (the jewels of kerala). Enjoy a delicious
dinner & over night relax at the resort.
Day 6 : Cochin
After Breakfast checkout the resort & proceed towards Cochin.
Cochin is Kerala’s most cosmopolitan city which is located
on the west coast of India. The scenic location of Cochin has
a natural harbor with lagoons, canals & fishing hamlets surrounded
by palm groves, green fields, inland lakes, & backwaters etc.
On arrival Cochin check in to the hotel. Later in the afternoon
proceed for a half day city tour. Visit some of the sight seeing
places like Fort Kochi, Kerala History Museum, Dutch Palace, Jewish
Synagogue, Bolghatty Palace, St Francis Church, Willington Island,
Chottanikara Temple, Koder House, Hill Palace Museum, Parishanth
Taamburan Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Nets etc,
later in the evening proceed for a Kath kali show, a classical
dance of kerala. Have a delicious dinner & overnight relax
at the hotel.
Day-07: Cochin After Breakfast checkout the hotel & transfer
to Cochin Airport/Railway station to board your onward destination
Flight or Train. With happy memories.
We assure you the very best of our service assistance and hospitality
at all times.