Kerala Honeymoon Vacations
Honeymoon in Paradise
Mystique Kerala
Houseboat Holidays
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.
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.
