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Duration of Kerala Backwater Tour: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered during Kerala Backwater Tour: Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Poovar – Trivandrum
Day 1: 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. Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom country. Afternoon at leisure.
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. 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.
Day 7: Houseboat – Poovar: Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter, drive onto Poovar.
Day 8: Poovar: Full day at leisure for your own activities.
Day 9: Poovar – Trivandrum – Departure: Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.