Backwaters of Kerala
Tour 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.
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.
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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