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HONEYMOON IN PARADISE -
6 Nights / 7 Days
Day 01 Arrive Kochi
On arrival transfer to Hotel followed by
the sightseeing of Kochi.
Day 02 Cochin - Alleppey
Morning after
breakfast proceed to Allepey Jetty point to
board the houseboat. The houseboats are giant country Crafts,
measuring upto 80 feet length. Today these are the most exciting tourism
product in
India, which usually has one or two bath rooms, an open lounge, deck,
kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
 You
will cruise through the beautiful villages and lush paddy fields
witnessing the men at work. All meals will be served on board.
Overnight at Houseboat.
For more details about Kettuvallam :
Kettuvallam (House Boat):
Day 3: Alleppey - Kumarakom
Morning disembark the boat at Kumarakom and check into the backwater
resort. Today you can visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Relax at the
waterfront, with the occasional native row boat gliding silently by, and
the air so calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your finger
tips. You can also enjoy a sunset cruise.
Day 04 Periyar
Drive to Periyar. Proceed for a boat ride and visit spice
plantations.
Day 05 Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Munnar - the enchanting height hills of Kerala
- Full of fresh and green tea plantations and Nature temptations. 3 1/2
hours drive en route covering many scenic spots and waterfalls. Afternoon
at leisure to move around covering Mattupetty, Indo Swiss cattle project
and visit Rajamalai and Eravikuloam National Park to watch Wildlife.
Day 06 Munnar
Witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers,
lust green hills, a place so difficult to describe, very low population
too far from pollution, most of the covered by Tata tea. sightseeing
Munnar which includes the Raja Malai, a top peak of Munnar where you can
see Neel Thar (mountain goats), Muttupetty dam, Indo Swiss project, you
can also enjoy boating in the Lake (optional).
Day 07 Kochi
Drive to Kochi and board the flight / train to onward destination.
HOUSEBOAT HOLIDAYS
Kerala's backwaters is the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. The total
expanse of backwater stretches over 1500kms, with a network of 44 rivers,
lagoons and lakes from north to south. Allepey which forms the main part of this
network has the peculiar geographical feature of having the water in level with
the land. This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the village life
on shore while on a backwater ride. The intricate network of canals through this
town has earned it the sobriquet "The Venice of the East".
The most interesting area in the backwaters is the Kuttanad region, called the
rice bowl of Kerala. The area is probably the only place in the continent where
farming is done below sea level, using a system of dykes and bunds.
The largest backwater stretch is the Vembanad Lake, which opens out into the sea
at the Kochi port and flows through three districts - Alappuzha, Kottayam and
Kochi. The Ashtamudi Lake has eight 'arms' covering a major portion of Kollam
district in the south, and is the second largest lake in the state.
Getting There:
By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin, 64 kms
to the North. Trivandrum International airport is 159 kms to the south.
By Train: Alappuzha is linked by rail to
cities like Cochin, Madras, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro. The railway station
is situated 5 kms away from the bus station and ferry station. (Enquiry Phone
: 253965, 253865)
By Road: Road Well connected by road
(NH-47). Trivandrum - Alleppey : 160 Km, Cochin - Alleppey : 70 km.
By Sea: Water Connected with Cochin (5 1/2 hrs), Quilon (8 hrs)
and Kottayam (2 1/2 hrs)
Ferry Services: Alappuzha is linked by boat service through the
backwaters to Quilon, Changanassery, Kottayam, Cochin, Kumarakom, Kovalam and
Chengannur. The ferry station and bus station are close to each other. The
ferry boats from Alleppey passes through scenic backwaters.
Allepey Houseboat Holiday 2 Nights 3 Days
Day 01
Pick up from Alleppey finishing point jetty at 11.30 hours. Cruise
on the Pallathuruthy river, Pukaitha river, Pullangady till Champakulam.
Sights at Champakulam - The Champakulam church, which is more than 200
years old, the Kottaram temple and the famous snake boat – the Champakulam
Chundan.
Proceed to Munnattumugham for night stay. Enroute, can stop at Nedumudy to
visit the local market.
Day 02
Cruise through Mancompu Get down for short walk through Mancompu
village Visit to the Bhagavathy Temple at the village Back to the
houseboat. Proceed to Kavalam via Pulinkunnu and Puthenthodu - a
long stretch of a narrow canal. Rest of the cruise through big
rivers with paddy fields on both sides via Mangalam, E-block, H-Block and
R-Block. Night stay at Cherukali Kayal.
Day 03
Cruise through C-Block, Kuppapuram and Azhikkal canal Reach Alleppey
Finishing Point Jetty at 9.30 hours.
MYSTIQUE KERALA
3 Nights / 4 Days
Day 01 Kochi
On
arrival at cochin Airport/Railway Station meet and transfer to hotel.
Sightseeing by boat, visiting Dutch Palace, synagogue, Chinese Fishing
Nets, St. Francis Church, Bolgatty Palace, Fort Kochi beach etc. Overnight
stay at Hotel.
Cochin - 'Queen of Arabian Sea':
It is not known exactly how the name Kochi originated. But many
theories exist. Some historians believe that Cochin is a modified form of
the word 'Cochazhi' which in Malayalam means 'small sea'.
St. Francis Church: It is the oldest
church built by European in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, 'Vasco da
Gama', the Portuguese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell
ill and died in Kochi. He was buried in the St. Francis Church. Later his
remains were taken back to Portugal. Also the exact place where he was
buried has been marked out inside the church.
Chinese Fishing Nets / Fort Kochi beach: A stroll along the
beach, particularly at sunset with the Chinese fishing nets and sailing
ships in the background, is a fine experience. It is believed that traders
from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets
here. Many European style bungalows can be seen along the shoreline.
Dutch Palace: The Palace was originally built by the
Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented to
the Raja of Kochi. The place has a fine collection of mural paintings
depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Jewish Synagogue: The synagogue, magnificently decorated by
Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers was built in 1568. Giant scrolls of
the Old Testament can be found here.
Day 02 Cochin - Alleppey
Morning after
breakfast proceed to Allepey Jetty point to
board the houseboat.
Today you will enjoy a ride on the backwaters. You can visit the
famous Kuttanad region where farming is done below the sea level.
Also sea men at work making coir and houseboats. All
meals will be served on board. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 3: Alleppey - Kumarakom
Morning disembark the boat at Kumarakom and check into the backwater
resort. Today you can visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
something you shouldn't miss. This
sanctuary is rich with a number of noteworthy species include the Dater or
Snake Bird, Little Cormorant, Night Heroin, Golden- backed woodpecker,
Crow Pheasant, White Breasted Water Hen and Tree Pie etc.
The best time for this is between November and March, when a flock of
migratory birds from Siberia make it their winter home. At the
fourteen-acre bird sanctuary one can glimpse many a rare bird – some of
which, sadly, may not be around forever.
Watch the
sun breaks out with a smile and stretch its presence across the river. Optional
Sunset cruise, a ride in one of hotel boats and watch how a waterfowl comes to
life.
Overnight at Backwater
resort.
Day 04 Kumarakom - Cochin
Drive to Cochin. Drop at Airport / Railway Station.
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