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KERALA WATER WAYS TOUR

7 Nights / 8 Days

The busy harbor town of Fort Cochi to hill station waterfalls and lakes, boat rides at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, houseboat cruising through the Backwaters of Alleppey, lounging on the banks of Lake Vembanad in Kumarakom, kicking back the sand on the beaches of Kovalam - a wonderfully wet tour of Kerala.

Itinerary Route: Cochin – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey Backwaters - Kovalam – Trivandrum

Kerala Water Ways Tour Package Details

Places to stay on the Kerala tour

Rooms with harbor views, hillside views, tea and spice plantation surroundings, and the comfort of a luxury houseboat, breezy beachside rooms. A pleasant tour of nature-filled destinations...calming..

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When to visit Kerala

Best Time: Most Anytime - the Cardamom Hills of Munnar and Periyar are enjoyable year round with cool evening temps and comfortable days, the harbor town of Cochin enjoys a comfortable sea breeze and the backwaters houseboat tour is spent in the shady sway of coconut and palm groves.

Getting to Cochin

Being Kerala's only metropolis, Cochin is the perfect jump off point for this tour. An international airport, a major railway hub, and public/private bus services make Cochin highly accessible from all points in India.

Eating out in Kerala

Cochin has a great selection of local and national cuisines, the hill stations have plenty of tasty authentic Kerala cuisine, the houseboat cruise provides a private cook, and Kovalam beach is loaded with Indian and Western fare restaurants with a strong emphasis on fresh fish. A great taste of Kerala.

...What and Where to Eat

Kerala Water Ways Tour Attractions

Cochin harbor boat rides and island hopping, exploring the backwaters in your private houseboat, trekking in Periyar Wildlife Preserve, touring tea and spice plantations in the cool Cardamom Hills, elephant rides, and much more...

...Fun To Be Had

Kerala Water Ways Tour Package Terms and Conditions

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...Terms & Conditions

Day 1 : Cochin Arrival

You will be met in Cochin by a Tour Packages India Representative who will escort you to your hotel. Spend the day seeing the sights which may include a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica or a boat tour of the harbor islands. See "Local Attractions" for a comprehensive list of things to do. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show after dinner.

Day 2 : Cochin to Periyar (4 Hour Drive)

After checkout, enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive through the countryside of the Cardamom Hills en route to Periyar. Check into your hotel where you'll spend the next two nights.

Day 3: Periyar

Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. Spend the evening exploring nearby Kumily where every spice grown in Kerala is sold - you'll know you've arrived by the aromatic atmosphere.

Day 4: Periyar to Kumarakom on the Backwaters (4 Hour Drive)

Descend to the backwaters of Kumarkom - the Rice Bowl of Kerala. Kumarkom rests along the shores of Lake Vembanad, the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. Abundant in fish and fowl, coconut and palm groves and rice paddies, it's a virtual feast for the eyes. Relax and take it all in under nature's canopy.

Day 5 : Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat (2 Hour Drive)

Take a ride through the backwater region to Alleppey where you'll board your private houseboat for the night accompanied by the navigator and your own personal cook. For more details, visit "The Houseboat Experience"

Day 6 : Alleppey to Kovalam Beach (4 Hour Drive)

Continue your travels down the coast to the world famous beach resort town of Kovalam. Long an international draw, you'll find it a fascinating and enjoyable way to wind up this tour.

Day 7: Kovalam

A day of leisure, a night of pleasure...stroll the boardwalk, explore the lagoons hidden behind the beachfront shops, hang out on the beach watching the fishermen bring in their fresh catch, relax at a rooftop restaurant and watch the sunset...a nice finishing touch to your week in the wonderland of Kerala.

Day 8: Kovalam to Trivandrum Departure

Depart for Trivandrum to continue your onward travels.

Extend or Customize Your Tour: We would be happy to assist with additional travel and hotel arrangements. Changes to this tour can be added as an inclusive part of the package.

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