Backwaters of Kerala
Duration : 04
Nights / 05 Days
Places to Visit : 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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