Kovalam Beach Tours, Kerala India
Duration : 10 Days
Places Covered : Kochi - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
Day 1-5 : Arrive Kochi ( You can start your tour from Delhi / Mumbai / Chennai
- you can fly to Kochi after a Day tour in the City )
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. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 6 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary.
Proceed to the Vembanand Lake. 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 at Houseboat. Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad
Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad Lake
with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave
an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The gorgeous green of the fringed
palms ripple in the blue waters and blend into wavelets. The entire state
of Kerala is blessed with plenty of rivers and the resources of many are
still untapped. The waterways of Kerala which play a main role in the economy
of the state links remote villages and islands with the main land. The water
ways provide a cheap and economical mode of transport. The water ways of
Kuttanad is now a big attraction for tourist. It is incredibly different
experience to cruise in the backwaters in country boats, absorbing the beauty
of Kerala villages. The scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of breath-taking
greens and deep blues. Boat rides are available for tourist and others at
nominal rates.
Day 7 : House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay
overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 8 : Alleppey
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey.
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 at Alleppy. Alleppey:
Alappuzha, formerly named as Alleppey, in Kerala is one of the major backwater
destinations. The thrilling boat race awaits you at Alleppey or Alappuzha.
Imagine to just lazing on a houseboat or enjoying fishing in Alleppey
Kerala. Kuttanad is also known as the
'rice bowl' of the state, Kerala
India. Alleppey is a captivating destination in Kerala India that provides
backwaters, traditional Kettuvallooms (house boats), beaches, boat race,
swaying palms, gourmet delight and many more.
Day 9 : Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In
the evening proceed for Karnataka Dance Presentation.Overnight at Kochi.
Day
10 : Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station
according to the timings of flight to Delhi / Mumbai / Chennai for Transfer
to airport in time for flight home with sweet memories of India.