Houseboats Kerala
HOUSEBOATS OF KERALA (08 Nights / 09 Days) Day 1 : Arrive 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 Day 3: Munnar Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom country. Periyar- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel. 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. Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarako m enroute visit the tea estates. Kumarakom- is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting embanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Evening at leisure. 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. Experience the way of life and activity of the local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the local markets and cooked on board. Overnight on board. Day 7 : Houseboat - Poovar Day 8 : Poovar Day 9 : Poovar - Trivandrum -Out
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