Kerala House Boat Cruises

Important Informations :

Tour Duration: 9 day(s)
Specialty Categories: Boating and Sailing Wildlife Viewing
Season: January - December
Tour Customizable: Yes



Munnar Tour 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 Munnar Tour Packages.

Tour to Munnar 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 Periyar Tour.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Cochin - Cochin Tour
Arrive Cochin airport. Upon arrival, you would be met by our representative and transferred to Bolgatty Palace. Overnight at hotel Cochin Tour.

Day 2: Cochin - Munnar - Cochin Tour Packages
ation of Munnar Tour Packages. housing world's highest tea-growing estates. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel Sienna Village. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Munnar - Munnar Tour
Full day at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Munnar - Periyar - Munnar Tour Packages
Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom country. Periyar Tour- 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 Tour Packages
Early morning boat cruise 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. Overnight at hotel

Day 6: Kumarakom - Houseboat Tour - Kumarakom Tour
Morning at leisure Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam" and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquility 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 - Houseboat Tour
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 Tour to Poover.

Day 8: Poovar - Poover Tour
Full day at leisure for your own activities.

Day 9: Poovar - Trivandrum - Out - Poover Tour Packages
Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.