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Backwater Holidays in Kerala

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Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Cochin - Puthenkayal - Alleppey - Backwaters - Tiruvalla- Cochin -Mumbai

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Day 01 Mumbai - Cochin
Begin your tour
Arrive into Mumbai
Welcome to Vardhman's "Backwater Holidays In Kerala Tour". On arrival in Mumbai, you will be met and board the flight for Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin check into your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 02 Cochin
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour of Cochin.
Visit Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 03 Cochin - Puthenkayal
Today proceed by car and boat to the small island of Puthenkayal, near Kumarakom to stay at Philipkutty's farm, where the owners farm their reclaimed land for coconut, banana, cocoa, nutmeg and pepper. The family reside in their own house nearby and they will be your hosts whilst you stay in a delightful traditional style Mayayali cottage on the waterfront. The cottage with its wooden furniture and tiled floors is spotlessly clean and although not air-conditioned acool breeze comes off the water. A small veranda surrounds the cottage and provides the perfect place to sit and watch river life.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 04 Puthenkayal
After breakfast proceed explore the surrounding area in the company of your hosts or simply relax and enjoy the serene and peaceful surroundings.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 05 Puthenkayal - Alleppey
This morning transfer by motor boat across Vembanad lake to the market town of Alleppey from where you join your private houseboat for the next two nights. The boats are simply, but comfortably, furnished and consist of a thatch-covered lounge/dining area; one or two double bedrooms withmosquito nets and attached bathrooms with a WC, wash basin anda hand held shower. In the evening the boat is lit by so;ar powered lights and hurricane lamps. Thatched awnings on both sides of the boat allow the breeze and views to flow in. meals are cooked on board, using freshly caught or plucked ingredients from the backwaters. The boat is fully staffed with a captain and a cook. Remainder of the day cruising the backwaters.
Overnight : Houseboat

Day 06 Backwaters
At leisure travelling on the backwaters where life passes by as it has for centuries. Try your hand at catching fish, or discuss the menu with your cook.
Overnight :Houseboat

Day 07 Backwaters - Tiruvalla
This morning leave your houseboat at Changanacherry and proceed just a short distance by car to Tiruvalla, a small quaint town that maintains the richness of its local culture and traditions. Your stay in Tiruvalla will be at Chalakuzhy, an ancestral home that is almost 200 years old. The Paulose family reside in their house and they will be your hosts whilst you stay in a delightful wooden and tiled cottage in the grounds. The cottage with its wooden furniture and tiled floors is spotlessly clean.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 08 Tiruvalla
After breakfast visit the beautiful 8th century riverside temple at Aranmula. The temple is home to three elephants, which can often be seen frolicking intheriver. This town is also famous for its unique metal mirror work known as Aranmula Kannadi. In Tiruvalla visitthe Sree Vallabha temple where traditional Kathakali dances are performed as an offering to the deity on most evenings.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 09 Tiruvalla - Cochin -Mumbai
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Cochin airport to catch flight for Mumbai. On arrival transferred to the international airport to board the flight fro your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Backwater Holidays In Kerala Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.

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