HOUSEBOAT VACATION
Duration
: 08 Days
Places Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom -
Houseboat - Marari - Cochin
Day
01: Arive CochinArrive Cochin and transfer to the hotel ,relax
for a day, overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Cochin - Periyar
Morning after lunch at the hotel drive to Periyar and on check into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife
sanctuary to see wild life. Return to hotel for breakfast After breakfast a
guided walk around the Spice Village to see the various spices grown in the
resort garden. 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 (190 kms)
enroute visit the tea estates. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04:
Kumarakom - Houseboat Morning at leisure at Coconut Lagoon, taking
a cruise on the backwaters in traditional country canoes called "vanjis"
to see the agricultural activities of the local people living on the back
waters. Visit also the beautiful bird sanctuary. Overnight on board.
Day
05: Houseboat Marari: Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey &
disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. On arrival proceed directly to Mararikulam
(30 kms) Mararikulam - is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot
the lovely coast line of Kerala. Rest of the day at leisure for own
activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Marari Full day at leisure for own activities
and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel.
Day
07: Marari - Cochin COCHIN - Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish
Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famous
Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon, Harbour cruise - Cochin has one of the
finest natural harbours. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day
08: Cochin Ttransfer to the International airport for onward
flight.
Note : This Tour can be
shortened / Extended as per your preferences.
