Luxury Houseboats Tour
Kerala have a fleet of houseboats with all modern facilities, which helps you to relax as the sun sets on the scenic backwaters of the Vembanad lake. Kerala houseboats also known as Kettuvallam is a country boat that was used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the Kettuvalloms went out of scene. Now these Kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction.
A ride on a Kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. A houseboat is about 60 to 70 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. These houseboats have fully furnished single/double/triple bedrooms. Most of them have sun decks, private balcony, kitchen and toilets. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes a chef and one or more oarsmen. The cuisine is of traditional Kerala flavor along with local specialties.
Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring. Each houseboat with attached toilets, separate toilets for crew and spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen.
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Places to See : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01 : Arrive Kochi
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Kochi to Munnar
Proceed to Munnar 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 03: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar - Periyar
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.
Day 05 : Periyar
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. 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 06 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. 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 07 : House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 08 : Alleppey
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 Alleppy.
Day 09 : 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
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.
Tour Ends
 
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