3 Nights / 4 Days: Kerala House Boat Delights

Cochin: A city built around a cluster of many small Islands. Has a European sprit and the architecture has influences of the Portuguese, Dutch and the English. One of India's oldest church St.Francis is situated here and it is here that Vascodagama was buried in 1524. The Oldest church of South India used by the Dutch protestant is here and you can find a register here with the names of the people who got married here in. Close by the church there is a basilica of Santa Cruse, which was made in 1902. In the South East of Fort Cochin is Mattancherry and is used to be the Dutch palace. In the South of Fort Cochin is the Jewish Synagogue of 16th century. There is an Island called Bolgatty and here was the palace of the Dutch Governor. Kathakali is the traditional dance of Kerala and is taken from the old epics. The extremely beautiful makeup & facial expressions from the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabaratha keeps every traveler spellbound.

Day 01 : Cochin
Arrival at cochin Airport/Railway Station. Upon arrival meeting & assistance and transfer to hotel. Later proceed for the local Sightseeing of Cochin by boat covering, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Bolgatty Palace, Fort Kochi beach etc. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Cochin - Alleppey
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey (65kms/1.5 hours), which is the center of back water cruises in Kerala. Alleppey is a beautiful Lake surrounded area and the best place for House Boats. Board the Houseboat and cruise to Kumarakom. Traditional Kerala food will be served. Overnight in the Houseboat.
This journey affords a glimpse of people whose life centers on the water as we cross shallow lakes and call in at settlements along our route. We reach the houseboat at around 12 .00 noon and board the houseboat. Your own personal crew drives the boat into the backwaters and anchors in a serene location for lunch prepared on the boat to your taste. After lunch you sail past the numerous canals passing extensive paddy fields, villages. We leave the following morning at 10.00 am after breakfast.

KERALA BACKWATER TRIP
The whole coastal stretch from Quilon to Cochin is criss - crossed by beautiful palm fringed narrow canals and wide rivers. Dugout canoes with huge sails and prows carved into the shape of dragon still transport people and coir products from near the villages to nearby market towns.

Day 03 : Alleppey - kumarakom
After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom and upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit the beautiful bird sanctuary. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 04 : Kumarakom - Cochin
After breakfast drive to Cochin. Drop at Airport/Railway Station.
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