Kerala Backwaters Tour Packages

Kerala Backwaters Tour 05 Nights / 06 Days

16200

Destinations Covered : Cochin - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Description

‘Kerala Backwaters Tour’ will give you the chance to explore the most renowned places of Kerala such as Cochin, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum. One of the most beautiful state in Southern part of India, Kerala is located on the Malabar Coast. Also known as ‘God’s Own Country’ as this Malabar Coastal region is blessed with amazing geographical features that have made it one of the most popular after tourist destinations in India. The state offers natural beauty in the form of Specetecular Western Ghats mountain ranges, stunning beaches surrounded with Coconut Plam trees, majestic wildlife, beautiful backwaters and lush green paddy fiels. Kerala backwater is a chain of canals spread over 1500 kilometres with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes. During this tour enjoy the cruising and explore renowned backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom along with that also explore the stunning beaches this region.

Tour Highlights

Visit to major tourist attractions of Cochin such as St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue.
Explore Chinese Fishing net a major tourist attraction.
Enjoy the Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
Enjoy the cruise along the famous backwaters of Alleppey-Kumarakom
Visit to Kovalam Beaches such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach.
Sightseeing trip of Trivandrum like Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Shangmugham Beach, Museum Complex

Itinerary

Day 1 Cochin

Main Attractions:- Market area.

Upon arrive in Cochin airport, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel.

Kochi is one of the most important city of Kerala which is also known as Cochin Located on the south-west coast in Kerala which is also known as the Gateway to Kerala, situated on the Arabian Sea. Kochi is one of the most beautiful city of the state of Kerala. Rest day is free at leisure, you may explore the major market area where you can shop for excusive quality of nuts, spices and handicrafts. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Cochin

Main Attractions:- Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Chinese nets and Kathakali dance performance.

After having breakfast, embark for the city tour. During the city tour you will visit some of the most tourist attractions of Cochin. Visit Jewish Synagogue which was constructed in 1568.

Then visit St. Francis Church which was constructed in 1503. This church was built on the place where Vasco da Gama (the explorer) was buried, it is the oldest European cathedral in India.

Later visit the Dutch Palace, it is also known as Mattancherry Palace. . In 1557 the church of the palace was constructed by Portuguese, later it was passed to the Dutch during the pre-British period. A temple is also located in the courtyard. The major highlights of the palace is on the murals walls of the rooms of palace. Also explore the Chinese nets too.

In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance (optional). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3 Cochin-Alleppey(By Road-54 kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Amazing view of paddy fields, coconut grooves and traditional village.

Post breakfast, proceed to Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as Alappuzha. It is one of the oldest planned city of the Kerala, located about 75 kilometres away from Kochi and about 155 kilometres from Trivandrum. It is renowned for backwaters. There are at least six navigable canals in the town.

Upon arrival at Alleppey, check-in at the houseboat. The houseboat has well-equipped rooms with all modern comforts. Rest day is free at leisure, while the houseboat is cruising on the serene backwaters, enjoy the amazing view of paddy fields, coconut grooves and traditional village along with that you may also spot some beautiful birds.

Have your dinner. Overnight stay aboard the houseboat.

Day 4 Alleppey-Kovalam(By Road-160 Kilometres)

Main Attraction:- Hawah Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, Ayurvedic massage.

After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam . This picturesue beach town is located on the shores of Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city. The meaning of Kovalam is a grove of coconut trees which gives it the true significance as the entire town is surrounded by coconut trees. Three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands are the main hotspot here.

On arrival, check in at the resort. Overnight stay at a resort. After freshen up, you have the choice to explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well.

Overnight Stay in Kovalam.

Day 5 Kovalam-Trivandrum(By Road-19 kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Shangmugham Beach, Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Aakulam boat club.

After breakfast, proceed Trivandrum by road. Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital city of the state of Kerala. The city is located on the foothill of Western Ghats and surrounded by the sea shore of the Arabian Sea. Thiruvananthapuram is the most visited tourist destination of Kerala.

Check in to the hotel at the time of arrival. After freshen up, proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum which includes places like Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Shangmugham Beach, Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Aakulam boat club. Spend the night in the hotel at Trivandrum.

Day 6 Trivandrum

On the last day of the tour, after breakfast, get transferred to the airport to board a flight for your onward journey.

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destinations	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	No. Of Nights
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/Similar	02 Nights
Alleppey	Panoramic Sea Resort /Similar	Hotel Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort /Similar	Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere/Similar	01 Night
Kovalam	Hotel Jasmine Palace /Similar	Estuary Island Resort / Similar	Turtle on The Beach/Similar	01 Night
Trivandrum	Hotel Abhirami /Similar	Classic Sarovar Portico Trivandrum/ Similar	Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum/Similar	01 Night

Extra Govt. Service Tax will be Applicable on total billing amount

Note:

01. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact

02. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

Inclusions

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 05 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels and All meals at House Boat Only

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned Tempo Traveler with driver for all arrivals,

Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at additional Cost)

5. Services of Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Kerala Backwaters Tour