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Kerala Backwater Holidays

Tour duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations covered: Trivandrum - Kovalam - Thucklai - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Cochin

Kerala Backwater Holidays Tours The Kerala Backwaters holidays is the most preferred tour package when on a Kerala tours. The Kerala Backwaters holidays are the most suitable way to explore the beauty of tranquil backwaters in Kerala, which takes you to the totally different world where you will find serene and sheer ambiance for your holidays.

Day

Highlights of the Tour

01:Arrive at Trivandrum - Drive to Kovalam (15 Kms-30 Minutes)

Our representative will welcome you, on your arrival at the Trivandrum Airport. Thereafter, drive to Kovalam. Upon reaching, our representative will facilitate your transfer to the hotel in Kovalam. Relax at the hotel and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. In the evening go for a walk along the beaches or you can also opt for a relaxing Ayurvedic massage at the hotel / resort. Return for an overnight stay at the hotels In Kerala.

02: Kovalam - Sightseeing Tour to Thucklai town - Kovalam

On day 2 of the Kerala Backwater Holidays, enjoy a drive to Thucklai town after breakfast. Explore the Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum. Thereafter, drive back to your Kovalam resort. Evening have fun at the Kovalam beach and enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance performance at the beach. After dinner, relax at the hotel.

03: Kovalam - Varkala (57 Kms-01 Hrs)

Early morning after breakfast, depart for Varkala. On arrival take your beach resort at Varkala. Afternoon, visit the adjoining places like the old Vishnu temple and take a dip in the holy waters of Varkala. In the evening enjoy an ayurvedic and rejuvenation therapy at the resort. Stay overnight at the Hotel besides enjoying the best of traditional food.

04: Varkala - Kumarakom (110 Kms-02 Hrs)

Get ready after breakfast for your morning speed boat ride to Kumarakom. Reach and check-in to your pre-booked Backwater Resort. Evening, go for a leisurely evening walk along the beach. At dinner savor the tempting delicacies of Kerala. Relax at the resort for night.

05: Kumarakom

Enjoy an early morning bird tour to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is highly rich in its sheer scenic beauty. You can spot variety of colorful resident & migratory birds frolicking on the water bodies. If you are a water sports buff, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing & water skiing. You can even ride a canoe in the silent lakes. Then transfer to have Dinner and Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

06: Kumarakom - Periyar (128 Kms-02 Hrs)

Today early morning, after breakfast, head towards Periyar. On arrival take your jungle resort. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure activities. Overnight and dinner at the resort.

07: Periyar

On the 7th day of Kerala backwater tour set out for a wildlife safari in Periyar National Park. Afternoon, visit the local tribal villages around the districts. Buffet Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

08 and 09: Periyar - Kottayam - Backwater Tour

Today on the 8th day of your Kerala backwater tour drives to Kottayam, where you will get on board a houseboat for an overnight cruise. Dinner onboard.

10: Alleppey - Cochin (80 Kms-02 Hrs)

On reaching, our GHIJ representative will pick you up from the Alleppey boat jetty. Explore the temples and market area around the town. Post lunch, halt back to Cochin. On reaching the destination, you can make a short tour to the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show. Stay in the hotel for the last night of our trip.

11: Cochin

On the 11th day of Kerala backwater tour, fly back to your onward destination.
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  • Hello Mr. Mukherjee
    We rate this recent tour to Kerala as being one of the best organized that we have been on and we would certainly make use of the services of Go Heritage India Journeys if we were to travel to the country in the near future. The well-organized itinerary for our tour and the exceptional attention we received from your tour consultant also needs special mention. We sincerely believe this contributed materially to the overall success of our tour to Kerala. We have already recommended your offices to friends who plan to visit India.
    Thank you once again for everything.

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