Kerala Travel Packages ::
Backwater Tours in Kerala
Houseboat
Tour in Kerala
Travel Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
for Houseboat Tour in Kerala
Places Covered: Cochin - Alleppey
- Thotatappally Village - Cruise through Thandapara - Champakulam Village -
Nedumudi village - Mancompu village - Trikkunnapuzha - Kayamkulam Lake -
Rice Barge - Kayamkulam - Alinkadavu - Disembark at Kollam - Kovalam -
Trivandrum - Cochin
Day
Tour 1 : Arrive Cochin
Assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Day Tour 2 : Cochin - Alleppey -
Thotatappally Village
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin. Cochin, Kerala’s commercial centre,
it has a fine natural harbour. Cochin(Kochi) gateway for Kerala is famous for
Mattanchery Palace, St. Francis Church, Wellington Island, Bolghatty Island,
Chinese Fishing nets and Jewish Synagogue. Cruising on the back-waters provides
glimpses of the rural life, fine view of the harbour and three islands. Afternoon
transfer to Alleppey Jetty for boarding Houseboat Our house boats were originally
built 80 years ago and are constructed from Anjili wood and coir. They are 55
feet in length and 15 feet in width (at its broadest point) and with a capacity
of 45 tons, they were used for transporting a variety of goods, but mainly rice.
The rice barge is pushed through the water by two men using tall Bamboo poles
they cover a distance approximately 20 kms a day. They are simply furnished
and consist of a thatched covered lounge cum dining area, a double bedroom (with
mosquito net) and a bathroom with a WC and wash basin. In the evening the boat
is lit by hurricane lamps. Thatched awnings on both sides of the boat allows
the breeze and views to flow in. there is a service area at the back where the
cook prepares simple meals using as much fresh provisions as cab be plucked,
caught or bought in the back water. A guide also travels with the boat to make
life as informative and interesting as you wish. Today Cruise through Pallathuruthy
Canal, Karimpavalavu village,
Karumady canal - the long stretch of narrow canal - to reach Thottappally village
for night stay En-route can visit Karumady Kuttan(a statue of Buddha and a Temple)
Alleppey,Often called the Venice of the East, and situated on the Vembanad Lake
which is the longest lake in India, the commercial centre of Allappuzha lives
in amaze of canals. in the labyrinth of backwater channels, the town is one
of the best starting points to explore the un-spoilt countryside of Kerala..House
Boat cruise in the canal by Bamboo Poles, sail through the lagoon with favourable
wind, for a change swim in the water, enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages.
Have a sumptuous meal on Banana leaves. Evening witness sunset through coconut
palms. Dinner under million stars. Overnight at Rice Barge
Day
Tour 3 : Cruise through Thandapara - Champakulam Village - Nedumudi village
- Mancompu village - Trikkunnapuzha - Kayamkulam Lake - Rice Barge
Early Morning wake up to the tunes of lovely birds and watch sun climbing over
the palm trees -Have Breakfast - viewing thru the narrow canals and witness
the humble living of Keralites and many good's are sold and purchased on barter
system still today. After lunch visit Chambakulam Chundan the famous Snake Boat
.A visit to Nedumudi village market to witness varieties of Indian Vegetables
and Fishes.
Continue
cruise through Nedumudy and Mancompu village, Stop for walk through Mancompu
village and visit Bhagavathy temple - one of the oldest temples near backwaters
and proceed to Kumarakody and Pallana to Thrikunnapuzha. A walk through Thrikunnapuzha
village and visit local coir manufacturing unit. Overnight Night stay at Rice
barge at Kayamkulam lake.
Day Tour 4: Kayamkulam - Alinkadavu - Disembark at Kollam
Today a leisure Cruise through Kayamkulam lake and Alinkadavu village,see
first hand the unhurried village life of rural Kerala. The life is tough and
traditional work is highly labour intensive. Here one meets the people
engaged in country boat building, prawn cultivation, sand mining, coir
manufacture, limestone collection (by divers who are specialists in this
field), rice farming and duck rearing. You Could go to Kollam thru the maze
river and myriad lagoons,this place is also a strong magnet for the millions
of tourists who come here from all over the globe to encounter the
unbelievable beauty of the place and the life of the millions besides these
backwaters. Disemabrk at Kollam and re-join your car and driver and drive to
Kovalam, one of the most popular beach resorts of South India.
Day Tour 5 : Kovalam
Day at leisure
Day Tour 6 : Kovalam
Day trip to Kanya Kumari The Southernmost end of Tamil Nadu, the land's end
of India or the point where three seas meet. Cape Camorin of Kanya Kumari is
at its best during Chitra Pournima (full moon day in April) when sun and
moon are face to face at the same horizon at the confluence point of Bay of
Bengal, Indian Ocena and Arabina sea. The Vivekananad Memorial built on the
rock into the water where the great philospher guide Swami Vivekananda when
into meditation that transformed him into one of the most charismatic
spiritual leader of the century. Suchindram, 13 km from Kanyakumari is
dedicated to a deity who is the representation of the combined forces of
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The temple has a beatuiful gopurarm, musical
pillars and an excellent statue of monkey god Hanuman.
Day Tour 7 : Kovalam-Trivandrum-Dep. Transfer to the airport
for onward flight.
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