HOUSEBOAT TOUR IN KERALA

Duration : 09 Days
Places Covered : 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 - Munnar
Morning 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: Munnar
Full day at leisure to explore on your own.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom country.

Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early 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.

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 - Poovar
Breakfast on board.
Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter, drive onto Poovar.

Upon arrival, check-in at Poovar Island Resort which is a mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation.

Overnight at resort.

Day 8 : Poovar
Full day at leisure for your own activities.

Day 9 : Poovar - Trivandrum -Out
Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.