Kerala Backwaters Holiday
Duration : 10 Days
Places : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppy - Cochin.
Stay in Houseboats on Backwaters of Kerala... The Kerala Backwaters is the
main reason to visit Kerala for most travellers and hence, arguably, the
most important component in any trip to Kerala.
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Day 1 - Cochin |
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Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the airport / railway
station by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Proceed for a half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets
along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC
Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an
array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists.
The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the
principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD
1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the
beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of
the sea. Over night stay at hotel in Cochin.
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Day 2 - Cochin to Munnar By Road - 130 km in 4 hr
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Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic
beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying
clouds passing by.
In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the
Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain
goats). Other important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project
(you can also enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens spread like
a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -
Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill
station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in
South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes,
and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic
flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This
flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom
next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi,
which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Overnight stay will be at hotel.
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Day 3 - Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar |
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Morning,
after breakfast, visiting of tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National
Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the
day will be at leisure.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
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Day 4 - Munnar - Periyar (THEKKADY) By Road - 110 km
in 3 hr |
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Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way
visiting Idukki dam.
Check in at hotel on arrival. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic
tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more.
Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Overnight stay will be at Periyar.
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Day 5 - Periyar |
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Morning, after breakfast boating
through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of
plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee,
tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local
market and pick up some fragrant spices. Stay the night at Periyar. The
backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere
else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries
and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The
backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic
life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local
transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable.
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Day 6 - Periyar - Kumarakom By Road - 130 km in 4 hr
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Early morning proceed to Kumarakom.
Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake
The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found
nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and
estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.
The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with
aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used
for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is
navigable.
Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely
backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with
all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You
will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the
houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the
backwaters.
Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight will be at Houseboat.
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Day 7 - House Boat Cruises |
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Today also you will be cruising
through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
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Day 8 - Alleppey |
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Disembark
the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey.
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and
lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of
the major centres for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad" in
Alappuzha is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea
level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl'
of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the
hills.
Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey
Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight will be at
Alleppy.
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Day 9 - Kochi |
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After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach
and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE
PRESENTATION.
Overnight will be at Kochi.
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Day 10 - Departure |
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Breakfast at hotel. Transfer for flight
to the airport or station for train to the next destination.
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