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Back Water Holidays

Places covered: Cochin- -Kumarakom-Alleppey Houseboat-Cochin

Days 5N / 6D
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Package Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive at Cochin
On your arrival at the Cochin International Airport/Railway Station, Our representative will receive you and escort to the hotel. Spend the day with local sightseeing in and around Cochin the “Queen of Arabian sea ‘this is one of the finest natural harbors in the world and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc….Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch palace, Jewish synagogue, Jewish street, St: Francis church, Santa Cruz basilica and Chinese fishing nets etc.. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 Cochin-Kumarakom
After the breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom, on arrival check in to the hotel. Spend the day with local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom, a land lying on the banks of lake Vembanadu (Kerala’s biggest lake) enveloped with stunning scenery. Kumarakom bird sanctuary, home to thousand and more of rare species of birds, is also included in the Itinerary .Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

 
     
 

Day 03 Kumarakom-Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
After the breakfast checkout from the hotel. Set out on an enchanting three 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 Cruise
After a refreshing breakfast, the second day of the cruise will begin and take you to some typical Kuttanadan villages.Kainakary,Chennamkary,Champakulam,Nedumudy,Thakazhy, Pallathuruthy are among them. Kuttanadu is called the ‘Rice bowl of Kerala’. Sightseeing attractions in Kuttanadu include Chavara shrine,Champakkulam st:mary’s forane church, Champakkulam snakeboat, Karumady Buddha statue, Ambalappuzha Krishna temple etc…Overnight stay in the Houseboat

Day 05 Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
After the breakfast, the third day of the cruise will resume and it will take you through the canals; this cruise will give you a clear picture of local life style in kuttanadu. The dazzling green paddy fields lovely breeze delicious authentic Kerala cuisine, local and migratory birds all will make your holidays an unforgettable one. Overnight stay in the Houseboat.

Day 06 Alleppey-Cochin
After breakfast check out from the Houseboat at Alleppey (check out time 9: 15 am) and drive to Cochin Airport/Railway Station ( 70 km- 2 hours drive ) for onward journey.