Kerala Houseboat Vacations

Duration: 05 Nights/06 Days
Destionations: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Houseboat - Kumarakom - Cochin

Day 01: Cochin (40 kms-1 hrs)
On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to Hotel. After lunch at 1330 hrs go on a pleasant boat ride across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. After the thrilling boat ride, go on a shopping spree & sight seeing of the city center before returning to your hotel.

Day 02: Cochin - Munnar (150 kms-4.5 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar
A morning sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc& Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady (120 kms-4 hrs)
After an early breakfast, check out from the Hotel & proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/Thekkady and check in at the Hotel/Resort. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight.

Day 05: Thekkady - Alleppey - Houseboat (130 kms-4 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check-in at the houseboat which will take you to enjoy the magic of Alleppey-Kumarakom by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 06: Departure Kumarakom - Cochin (120 kms-3 hrs)
Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway station at Cochin to connect onto your flight/train back home.