Kerala Backwaters Tour

Important Informations :

Tour Duration: 10 day(s)
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey Boating and Sailing
Season: January - December
Tour Customizable: Yes



Tour to Munnar The small state of Kerala, which represents just 1% of the land mass, is considered to be one of India's most beautiful state. It is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but is culturally and scenically diverse. Kerala has two national parks, ten wildlife sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries. Kerala occupies a long (550km), narrow strip of land in the far south of India. Its coastline is on the Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) and its eastern border with the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu is the top of the majestic Western Ghat mountains. The landscape varies from long golden beaches to cool hill stations and dense green jungle to bustling cities. Its unique feature is the 1,900km of palm fringed backwaters. The people of Kerala are warm and friendly and interaction with them is often a highlight of a holiday to Kerala. Keralites have a strong culture and are fiercely proud of their state. Some of their art forms (eg Kathakali and Theyyam) and martial arts (kalaripayattu) are unique. We prepare customised Kerala Tourism Packages by combining the attractive places and exotic Resorts in Kerala Backwaters Tour.

Kochi Tour It's an intricate network of innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi port. The Ashtamudi Lake (literally, having eight arms), which covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters. The Ketturvallom: Showcasing a unique heritage The kettuvalloms (houseboats) of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in 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 goods carriers have been adapted to make the most exciting tourism product in India, the luxurious furnished houseboat. A kettuvallom usually has one or two bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide Kochi Tour Packages.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Kochi - Kochi Tour
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Kochi Tour Packages by boat. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 2: Kochi to Munnar (By Road 130 km in 4 hr) - Munnar Tour
Proceed to Munnar Tour enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Enjoy boating in the afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel. In the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar - Munnar Tour Packages
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi Tour, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 4: Munnar - Periyar (By Road 110 km in 3 hr) - Tour to Munnar
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar Tour Packages.

Day 5: Periyar. Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary - Periyar Tour
You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.

Day 6: Periyar - Kumarakom (By Road 130 km in 4 hr) - Periyar Tour Packages
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom Tour Packages. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake. Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 7: House Boat Cruise - Tour to Periyar
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.

Day 8: Alleppey - Alleppey Tour
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppey Tour Packages.

Day 9: Kochi - Tour to Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for Kathakali Dance Presentation. Overnight at Kochi.

Day 10: Departure - Munnar Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.