Destination:- Waterfalls, Houseboat tour, Kerala Beaches, Palm-fringed backwaters, Fisherman Villages
Duration:- 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Major Attractions: Exotic Kerala Beaches, Waterfalls, Tea Estates, Houseboat tour, Palm-fringed backwaters
Day 1 : Kochi: Welcome to God's own Country!
You will be received at Kochi airport, assisted and transferred straight to your hotel. After brief leisure, you may visit the colourful old spice market and markets on M.G. Road. Evening you may enjoy Sunset cruise followed by a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
Day 2 : Kochi - Athirapally (78 Kms. - 2 hrs drive)
Morning you will be transferred straightway to Athirapally, situated on the edge of Sholayar forest range. The main highlight of Athirapally is the breathtaking 80 ft high waterfall which is often referred as the “Niagara Falls of India”. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Remaining day is at your own discretion.
Day 3 : Athirapally
During the day visit Thumpurmuzhi Gardens and Charpa & Vazhachal Waterfalls. You may enjoy fishing in the river or may visit a tribal village during the evening.
Day 4 : Athirapally - Kumarakom (150 kms. 4 hrs. drive)
Morning after breakfast you will be transferred straightway to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake in the Kuttanad region and renowned for its natural beauty. It is an ideal base to experience the typical Kerala lifestyle. On arrival, check in at your backwaters resort situated in the heart of emerald backwaters. Remaining day is at your own discretion to enjoy different water sports and Ayurvedic massages at your resort.
Day 5 : Kumarakom
During the day you may enjoy different water sports and Ayurvedic massages at your resort.
Day 6 : Houseboat
At appropriate time houseboat will report at your resort. Later check in at your beautifully decorated houseboat (Kettuvallam) to begin your journey through enchanting backwaters. The houseboat cruise in backwaters is among the most exciting tourism products of Kerala. Since Kerala has large stretches of backwaters with plenty of natural sceneries (but only few interesting monuments for sightseeing), sailing through the houseboat makes it a wonderful experience. Enjoy the day sailing through the narrow emerald backwater canals of Kumarakom/Alleppey. Stay overnight in your luxury houseboat.
Day 7 : Alleppey Marari beach (22 kms. 35 minutes)
Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Marari. On arrival, check in at your beach resort. Later you may take a walking tour of the excellent beach of your resort.
Day 8 : Marari beach
Morning you may visit the fisherman Village close to your resort. During the day you have the option to enjoy different water sports and Ayurvedic massages at your resort.
Day 9 : Marari Departure (58 Kms. 1 hrs.)
Morning after breakfast at appropriate time checkout from your resort and you will be transferred to Cochin airport for your onward journey back to your home destination. The tour ends.