Highlight In Kerala Backwater Holidays " Cochin delights you with its ethnic fishing villages and marvelous beach country, see the Mattancherry Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town and experience the thrill of watching Kathakali dancers in action, A leisure trip on a Kettuvallam offers panoramic views of Kerala backwaters... "

Duration Of Visit : 03 Nights / 04 Days

Places Covered : Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

Day 01 : Cochin

On arrival at Cochin International Airport you will meet our tour executive welcomes you and assist you further transfer to Hotel Check in and relax at the Hotel, Cochin popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is the oldest European settlement in India. Frilled with backwaters and rich with old world charm, this city has lured many a great voyager to its shores. Arrive Cochin & check into hotel Tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Later in the evening harbor cruise at Cochin harbor with private motorboat where you will have chance to see dolphins playing see each other and attend a Traditional Kathakali dance performance. The Dance involves the enactment of an episode from the epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata The performers convey moods, emotions and inner sensibilities by facial expressions and gestures. The costume of the Kathakali dance is a striking sight. The elaborate facial paint made from rice power treated with various colors, is an indication of the nature of the character being portrayed. The heroes have green faces; the villain’s red or black, while the holy men and female characters have yellow faces” back to hotel and Overnight stay at Cochin  

Day 02 : Cochin – Kumarakom ( 90kms – 2hrs )

Post breakfast sightseeing of Cochin visit Dutch Palace (Mattancherry) – Built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555AD. It acquired the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out some extensions & repairs. In the centre of the building is the coronation hall where the Cochin Rajas held their coronations. Rooms adjacent contain 17th century murals depicting scenes from the Indian epic Ramayana
St. Francis Church (Fort Cochin) – the protestant church was built originally by the Portuguese in 1510AD and is believed to be the first church built by Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here. His mortal remains were taken to Portugal after 14years
Chinese Fishing Nets – Ancient traditional way for catching fishes in huge nets
Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates on which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles of Interest. This is the first synagogue in South India and drive to Kumarakom – Kumarakom An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad lake, in this small water world you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you in to the heart of the scenic lake check in and relax at the resort overnight stay at Kumarakom

Day 03 : Kumarakom

Morning relax in the resort and later your houseboat will come to your resort jetty and embark the houseboat by 12noon. Cruise through the back water of Kerala, on the way you can see traditional Kerala village life remind unchanged for many years you also witness the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people await at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralian meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market. Cruise proceeds towards Nedumudy, where you can visit the famous Shree Bhagawati Temple. Overnight anchoring at Moonnattinmugham, the meeting place of three rivers Overnight at Houseboat

Day 04 : Alleppey – Cochin ( 70kms – 1.5hrs )

You will be cruising at Kerala Backwater and reach Alleppey, With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers cruise crossing it, Alleppey is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life The internationally renowned beach, which is a strip of golden land lying side by side with the serene blue waters of Arabian sea and rich greenery of the coconut groves, has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. Post breakfast disembark the Houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Cochin and depending upon your international flight schedule you will be transfer to Cochin International airport to board your flight to Hometown