Backwater Holidays in India

Cochin - Periyar - Kumarokam - Mararikulam - Cochin

Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Arrive at the Cochin International Airport, where you be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon sight seeing by boat visiting, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St:Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace. Evening enjoy live Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Cochin / Kumarakom ( 125 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Early morning : Breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Kumarakam Arrive & check into your hotel. Kumarakom is a unique backwater destination situated on the banks of Vembanad lake. Kumarakam bird sanctuary is a favorite haunt of migratory birds from across the world which makes it a renowned bird watching centre. It is also a centre for houseboat cruises.
Overnight at the Hotel

Day 03 Kumarokam / Allepey
Morning : Breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Allepey to board your houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise. (Traditional Kerala food will be served for lunch & dinner). The houseboats are giant country Crafts, measuring upto 80 feet length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today these are the most exciting tourism product in India, which usually has one or two bath rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Overnight on the Houseboat

Day 04 Allepey - Cochin
Morning : Breakfast at the houseboat. Get down at Allepey and transfer to Cochin airport for your onward destination.