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Kerala Backwaters Tour
offered by supplier M16759 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 50
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Boating and Sailing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2000 US Dollar (USD)
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It's an intricate network of innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi port.
The Ashtamudi Lake (literally, having eight arms), which covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.
The Ketturvallom: Showcasing a unique heritage The kettuvalloms (houseboats) of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail.
Today, these goods carriers have been adapted to make the most exciting tourism product in India, the luxurious furnished houseboat. A kettuvallom usually has one or two bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kochi. Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar (By Road 130 km in 4 hr). Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Enjoy boating in the afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel. In the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar. Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar (By Road 110 km in 3 hr). Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar. Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 6: Periyar - Kumarakom (By Road 130 km in 4 hr). Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake. 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. Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 7: House Boat Cruise. Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey. Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.
Day 9: Kochi. After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for Kathakali Dance Presentation. Overnight at Kochi.
Day 10: Departure. Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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