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Kerala Backwaters  
   
Kerala and Lakshadweep

Trivandrum - Kovalam - Somatheeram beach -
Alleppey - Kumarakom - Periyar - Cochin - Lakshadweep - Cochin

10 Nights - 11 Days

 
01 Day: Arrive Trivandrum - Kovalam (16 Kms - ½ hours):

On arrival at Trivandrum you will be welcomed by our representative then drive to Kovalam (16 kms for half hour), on arrival transfers to the beach resort. Day free to relax and leisure activities in the beach resort.

02 Day: Kovalam - Somatheeram Beach Resort (10 kms - 15 min.):

After breakfast drive to Somatheeram Beach resort. Day free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage and Ayurvedic treatments. Overnight at beach resort.

03 Day: Somatheeram Beach Resort:

After breakfast day free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage and Ayurvedic treatments. Overnight at the beach resort.

04 Day: Somatheeram Beach Resort - Alleppey (150 kms - 3 hours) - Backwaters tours through sailing boat to Kumarakom:


After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey, on arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for the journey of backwaters in the boat, through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of Alleppey by regattas (snake boats) for which Kerala is very famous, while sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets, the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats, moving towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have generated electricity; sitting cum dinning area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a Chef, and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.

05 Day: Kumarakom:

After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in this backwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings where the only presence is yours and the egrets. Later visit at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, to see bird viewing where numerous species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry their binoculars at all times. Return to hotel, Make sure you do not miss out on Karimeen and fresh toddy the favourite fresh water food and the local wine. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

06 Day: Kumarakom:

After breakfast day free to rest and leisure activities in the Kumarakom. Be it to zip a cup of coffee, have an ice cream or a cold drink to cool of the ambience is just the right one in a great way. Full day leisure at your resort. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

07 Day: Kumarakom - Periyar (140 kms - 3 hours):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy, on arrival transfer to the hotel, later visit at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's biggest wildlife sanctuaries covering 777 sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) is a Tiger Reserve. Its centrepiece, the man-made Periyar Lake at the height of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq. km, running through the forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, discover the park, animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later in the evening take a spice plantation tour to see crops of 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. Overnight at Periyar.

08 Day: Periyar - Cochin (190 Kms - 4 hours):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Cochin, on arrival transfer to hotel. Relax for some time, then take a site seeing tour of Cochin: Oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of the India's most colourful cities. This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church to see the town of Vasco da Gama. We also see the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace. This evening a memorable experience in any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. From our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families living on narrow spits of land between the waters. In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.

09 Day: Cochin -Agatti (Lakshadweep) - (By Air):

After breakfast checkout and transfer to the Cochin airport, then board the morning flight for Agatti (airport of Lakshadweep), on arrival transfer to Beach resort by boat. Rest of the day free for leisure or to enjoy beach activities. Overnight at the resort.

10 Day: Lakshadweep:

The day is free for leisure; water sports and beach activities. Overnight at the resort.

11 Day: Lakshadweep - Cochin (By Air):

After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Agatti airport to board the morning flight for Cochin, on Arrival wait till the departing time of the next flight to hometown. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories.
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   

Important Note:

1. Customized Tour:
Above tour programme can be customized, as per the preference by the guest in terms of arrival dates, departure dates and destinations, no. of days etc., it will be your individual tour not sharing with other person or a group tour.

2. Our Services:
We provide individual customized tour packages with 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 star deluxe hotels as well as standard and luxury heritage hotels and palaces with air - conditioned car accompanied by English speaking driver through out the tour (right from your pick up from the airport till you departure to home town) for all transfers, sightseeing, intercity travel, city tour with services of English/multilingual guide, domestic air/train ticketing, special interest tour with all kind of travel related services.

3. Tour Cost:
Tour cost depends on 3 major factors: A) How many people are traveling together? B) Travel period, as the hotels are having different rates during low and high season. C) Preference of hotel category or budget per person per day.

4. Group Tours:
The above tour programme can be executed for group tours, if the guest or any travel agency forms a group in their own country. Conducting and forming a group tour in India with different nationals is not feasible.

 
   
   
   
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