Kerala Backwaters Tour
Duration of the trip: 6 Nights, 7 Days.
List of places included in the above itinerary: Kochi, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Kathakali Dance Performance, Munnar Hill Station, Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, Tea Plantations, Tata Tea Museum, Alleppey Backwaters, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake.
This is a 7-day tour of the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, India. The tour includes visits to popular attractions in Kochi and Munnar, as well as a leisurely houseboat cruise along the serene backwaters of Alleppey. The tour also includes a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and a sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake. It’s a perfect way to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of Kerala.
- Upon arrival at Kochi airport, you will be met by your tour representative who will assist you with your transfer to your hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore the local markets.
- After breakfast, head out to explore Kochi’s historic attractions, including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, and St. Francis Church.
- In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance, a traditional form of Kerala dance-drama.
- After breakfast, head out on a scenic drive to Munnar, a picturesque hill station in the Western Ghats.
- En route, stop at Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls for some photo opportunities.
- Upon arrival in Munnar, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- After breakfast, visit the tea plantations in Munnar, where you can see how tea is grown, harvested, and processed.
- Visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea production in the region.
- In the evening, enjoy a walk through the beautiful tea gardens.
- After breakfast, head out to Alleppey, also known as the Venice of the East.
- Check into a traditional houseboat and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the tranquil backwaters, passing through picturesque villages and lush greenery.
- Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch and dinner on board the houseboat.
- After breakfast on the houseboat, disembark and drive to Kumarakom.
- Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which is home to a wide variety of bird species.
- In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake.
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kochi airport for your onward journey.
