Backwaters of Kerala
Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Places to See: Cochin - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Day 01 : Delhi -- (Cochin) , drive to Kumarakom
Departure transfer to New Delhi Domestic Airport to fly Cochin. On arrival at
Kochi ( Cochin) , our representative will meet and greet you at Airport and
after a little bit of Sight seeing of Kochi , stright drive to Kumarakom ( Town
of Lakes) Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the
Adriatic, It is also referred to as the Gateway of South India. It is situated
on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Kerala. It is the second
most important city (after Mumbai) on the western coast of India .Kochi can
be regarded as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Kerala is one
of the most prosperous state of India, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the western
side and the Western Ghats on the eastern side. Roughly speaking Kochi is 10º
North and 76º East. The small town of Kumarakom. Here you will enjoy day
houseboat trip for 02 days , House boat converted from a Kettavallum or traditional
rice barge, and sail the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. This large aquatic
area is a vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals, and the people
who live in this region have created their own distinct lifestyles. From our
comfortable houseboats we witness the peaceful way of life on these amazing
waterways .
Houseboat : No trip to Kerala is complete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat.
In Earlier times Kettuvalloms were the crafts used in the houseboats and Modern
houseboats are a tribute to traditional design, ingenuity, aesthetic values
and commitment to the environment. Many of them are equipped with solar lighting,
chemical toilets and outboard engines for when you want to skim the waters.
The best way tocruise the backwaters of Kerala however, is in a leisurely laid-back
manner with your weather beaten poleman gently gliding the boat across the waters,
leaving you time to take in the sights. And the sights are there for the taking.
Overnight stay at : Kumarakom Lake Resort . www.klresort.com
Day 02 : Kumarakom
After breakfast enjoy house boat trip ( kerala back water) .Lunch will be
provided at
House boat.
Overnight stay at : Kumarakom Lake Resort .
Day 03 : Kumarakom - Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Kovalam Thirty years ago, Kovalam was a hippy idyll:
a picture perfect tropical beach; a traditional fishing village providing
fresh fish, fruits and toddy (coconut beer). Today this tiny beach is the
focus of a multi-million dollar business, drawing thousands of tourists for
a week dose of ozone, UV and a refreshing Indian Experience. Kovalam was brought
to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. Over the past three decades,
the place has been well developed, and now figures prominently on the world
tourism map. Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum.Today Kovalam beach
is known as the
"Paradise of the South". On arrival , check into the hotel. Rest
of the day free to relax.
Overnight stay at Kovalam. Hotel Suryasamudra : www.suryasamudra.com
Day 04 : Kovalam
After breakfast city sightseeing to the imposing Padmanbha Swami Temple (non
Hindus are not allowed, so the visit will be outside the temple) and the adjascent
Kuthira Malika Museum. Afternoon Relax . Later on return to Hotel.
Overnight stay at Kovalam
Day 05 : Kovalam - Trivandrum – Departure
After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport to board flight to Delhi.
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