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Houseboat Tour in Kerala
Houseboat
Tour in Kerala
Duration
- 8 Nights/ 9 Days
Places to See -
Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - Trivandrum
Day 1 : Arrive Cochin Arrive Cochin airport. Upon arrival, you would
be met by our representative and transferred to Bolgatty Palace.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar Morning drive to the beautiful
hill station of Munnar. housing world's highest tea-growing estates. Upon arrival,
check-in at hotel Sienna Village.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
3: Munnar Full day at leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar Morning drive to Periyar(
90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom country.
Periyar
- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats,
Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with
exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among
hills.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
5 : Periyar - Kumarakom Early morning
boatcruise on the Lake of
the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar - an artificial
lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of the Wildlife
Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even Tigers come to shores
of the lake for a drink. Return to hotel for breakfast.
Thereafter drive
through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations &
then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to
Kumarakom ( 150 kms/ 4 hrs) enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom
- is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad
Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Evening at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Day 6 : Kumarakom - Houseboat Morning at leisure Afternoon board the
traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam" and begin your journey
through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquillity
of Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the way of life and activity of the
local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for you, meals
will be served with freshly bought produce from the local markets and cooked on
board.
Overnight on board
Day 7 : Houseboat - Poovar
Breakfast on board.
Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty.
Thereafter, drive onto Poovar.
Poovar Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped
by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand
beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by
the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well preserved local
flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana
and coconut groves.
Upon arrival, check-in at
Poovar Island Resort
which is a mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation. The floating
units are constructed on hollow light weight concrete hulls. They are air conditioned
and fully equipped with all modern amenities.
Overnight at resort.
Day 8 : Poovar Full day at leisure for your own activities.
Day 9 : Poovar - Trivandrum -Out Morning drive to Trivandrum
for your flight back home.
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