Day 03-Kumarakom-Alleppey Houseboat
After the breakfast, set out on an enchanting two days backwater cruise in traditionally decorated Houseboat. While cruising in this floating luxury-villa, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual-skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down Paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Delicious food will be served on board. Cooking classes on request, you also can prepare food for yourself. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 04-Alleppey Houseboat
After a refreshing breakfast, the cruise will begin and it will take you to some typical Kuttanadan villages, Kainakary, Chennamkary, Nedumudy, Champakulam, Thakazhi, Pallathuruthy are among them. Kuttanadu is called the ‘’rice bowl’’ of Kerala.Sightseeing attractions in Kuttanadu include Chavara shrine, Champakulam St:Mary’s forane Church, Champakulam snakeboat, Karumady Buddha statue, Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna temple etc..Overnight stay in the Houseboat.
Day 05-Alleppey-Kovalam
After the breakfast served onboard, check out from the Houseboat at Alleppey (check out time 9:15 am) and drive to Kovalam.Upon arrival check into the hotel. Enjoy evening at Kovalam Beach. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06-Kovalam-Trivandrum-Kovalam
Morning set out on a sightseeing tour to Trivandrum. Your Itinerary will include places of interests like Padmanabhaswami temple, renowned for its towering Gopuras, temple arts and paintings. The main pavilion of the temple stands impressive with 400 marvelously Granite carved Pillars. Your sightseeing tour will cover the rest of the attractions too. Later in the evening travel back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.
Day 07-Kovalam-Trivandrum
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station [30 minutes drive] for onward journey. |