ROMANCE IN THE BACKWATERS

A narrow strip beautiully fringed by natural greenery,paddy fields and swaying coconut trees,Kerala is truly a nature's paradise.Cradled amidst the emerald green high hills of Western Ghats and the azure Arabian Sea,its enchanting charm lies in its placid backwaters,beguiling beaches,verdant hills,exotic flora and fauna and rich culture.Kerala backwaters is an intricate network of innumerable lakes,canals,brackish lagoons and estuaries.A sail along the palm-flounced waterways of Kerala in an opulent houseboat is perhaps, the most enthralling holiday experience providing a vast scope of affluent photography.To experience the real Kerala,embark on a journey with us exploring its rich culture and historical treasures and  cruising through the  tranquil backwaters in a blissful ambience capturing wonderful glimpses of the backwater sanctuary and beautiful villages-a truly unique experience of a lifetime.

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Day 02
Day 03
Day 04
Day 01- Cochin

Arrive Cochin airport. Meet & assist at the airport & transfer to hotel by private car for 01 night.

 

Later in the afternoon enjoy guided sight seeing tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders etc.

 

Evening enjoy Kathakali, a traditional art form of Kerala performed in colorful costumes. Overnight at Cochin

Day 02 - KOCHI/ KUMARAKOM

Morning  after breakfast go on a guided plantation tour into a spice plantation where pepper, cardamom, vanilla, etc is grown.  Rest of the day free to relax.

 

Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. Kumarakom is also famous for boat cruises & snake boat races.  

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOTEL.

Day 03 - KUMARAKOM / ALLEPPEY H.B

After breakfast in morning visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary with a local English speaking guide.

After checkout from the hotel , drive to ALLEPPEY for Overnight cruise 

Houseboats (Kettuvallams) the large traditional boats are converted into floating luxury dwelling units. These house boats are available in all sizes and shapes, the most popular accommodation type being a suite, having one or two bath attached bedrooms, one living room, kitchenette, an open lounge, deck and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide. A small outboard engine, allowing one to cruise along the backwaters, generally powers the houseboats. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Tea/coffee ser.

OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOUSEBOAT.

Day 04 - ALLEPPEY TO COCHIN DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight back home .

Inclusions:
  • Meet & Assistance upon arrival by a GLOBES TRAVEL Representative
  • All transfers & sightseeing's as per itinerary using Air-conditioned standard Car, also included are expenses pertaning to the vehicle like fuel, drivers batta,road tolls,parking Only
  • Hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable Taxes.
  • Entrance to monuments as per the itinerary
  • Services of a qualified, English-speaking guide for all sightseeing's as per itinerary
Exclusions:

Any airfare, Visa, Insurance, Meals other than specified, Activities other than mentioned, Tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks and any other item of a personal nature Meals and services not specified, anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section

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