Kerala Backwaters tour

Day 01 – Cochin

Today you will Meet to our representative at Airport / Railway station and check in to hotel. Day free for sight seeing in Cochin. The main sight seeing places are The Dutch palace at Mattancherry is located at 10 kms from Ernakulam is well-known for its medieval charm. It houses a gallery of interesting paintings and murals, thus signifying the rich customs of the Hindus through art.
 

The Chinese fishernets were introduced by Chinese traders are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing.
 

Jewish synagogue - located at the Jew Street was built in 1568. It is also rated as the oldest synagogue among all commonwealth nations. St. Frances Church - first European church here the body of late Vasco Da Gama was originally buried.

Day 02 – Cochin – Kumarakom

Today you will take drive to Kumarakom, upon arrival check into the backwater resort. Kumarakom - Backwaters are one of the exclusive attractions of Kerala, a chain of canals stretching to about 1500 k.m, along with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes. Most of it is naturally formed.

Day 03 – Kumarakom

Take an evening boat cruise on the Kumarakom Backwaters which itself is an incredibly different experience and sail towards the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake.
 

The bird sanctuary is stretched over 14 acres of land. It is also recognized as the Ornithologists Paradise, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is one of the most desired hub of migratory birds. Every year, over 60 species of migratory birds gather here in large numbers. The prominent species include the Siberian stork, Egret, Darter, Heron, Teal, Waterfowl, Cuckoo, Owls.

Day 04 – Kumarakom – Alleppey

Today en board the traditionally decorated Houseboats, you will start an over night backwater cruise which will end on next day morning at Alleppey.

Day 05 – Alleppey – Cochin

Arrive & transferred to Cochin airport for departure transfer to onward destination.