Houseboat Tour in Kerala
Duration : 8 Nights - 9 Days
Destinations: 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 - MunnarMorning 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: MunnarFull
day at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day
4 : Munnar - PeriyarMorning 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 - KumarakomEarly
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 - PoovarBreakfast 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
: PoovarFull day at leisure for your own activities.
Day
9 : Poovar - Trivandrum -OutMorning drive to Trivandrum for your
flight back home.
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