Backwaters of Kerala

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Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Places to See: Cochin - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Trivandrum

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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. Backwaters of Kerala Reservation Form