Looking forward to have the time of your life this holiday? Think about the gorgeous greens, the canopies of coconuts, the bedazzling blues, balmy beaches and the breathtakingly beautiful backwaters. Welcome to God's Own Country. The entire journey is a moving picture with beauty of nature at its best.
The backwaters formed the unique way of traveling in the past. Till date it is efficiently used as a means to transport men and material. The entire experience of the green and serene backwaters of Kerala is incomparable and incredible. The vivacious and vibrant village life cannot be left in a better way on a smooth sail in the houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala have a fleet of over 250 houseboats. The panoramic nature surrounding the houseboats is clubbed with the equally well-furnished interiors. When onboard you may savor the traditional delicacies of Kerala. The cuisine is captivating owing to the local specialties in the menu like the chicken and fish curry. The food is generally fresh as the material is purchased on the way. You must opt for the fabulous ride on the houseboat and explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters of Kerala.
Your backwater odyssey will have twittering kingfishers, eye-catching cormorants and gliding ducks. The coastline of Kerala is dotted with delightful backwater destinations.
There are bird sanctuaries to see along the shores and the village life has the attraction of simplicity and old-age world. There are bungalows that have now been converted into heritage hotels and ride of local houseboats called 'Kettuvallams' is indispensable. Kollam's lagoons, rivers and lakes are delightful and Kayamkulam and Ashtamudi Lakes are some of the most visited tourist spots here. Kochi or Cochin has traditional snake boat races with 130-feet long Chundan boats as its stars that add further value to its backwaters. The most prominent among these races are Nehru Trophy Boat Race and Aranmula Boat Race. Veli in the southern part of Kerala and Madayara, Peravur, Ashtamudi and Chetuva in its northern part are other favores tourist destinations. Take the journey to the hearts of lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas of Kerala in the houseboats or indulge in the water sports on the gentle waters of these backwaters. Take a visit to the land of swaying palm trees and blue waters and skies, which is aptly named as 'God's own country'.
A number of times, while you are on a trip discovering a new place, a sense of dissatisfaction dawns upon and makes you feel as if the happiness felt at knowing the place was not worth the effort put in to reach there. Not so with Kerala Backwaters. Kerala's Backwater experience will give you much more than just simple happiness. It will give you a feeling of elation - a feeling that has eluded you for a long time now. It is pristine, probably even child like where you feel like clapping with delight.
Plenty of clean water, refreshing greenery, amazing scenery around and a silence broken only by chirping of birds and waters moving below the boat - this is what you will definitely get on your Backwater trip to Kerala. Remote places that are otherwise disconnected from main areas seem to sail past like a dream. Fishing villages, tribal hamlets, people carrying on with their day to day work - scenes like this will be abundant.
The Backwaters of Kerala are also a venue for the annual boat races that take place in the different parts of the state. If you happen to visit during this season (which is around July to September), you can also witness the enthusiasm of the Backwaters as huge boats rush past each other to win the competition amidst loud cheers from the spectators.
The perfect way to explore the beauty and serenity of Kerala Backwater is to hire a boat or a canoe. For a little longer trip, houseboats, which are converted kettuvallom earlier used to carry cargo and passengers, can be hired .
Day 01 - Thiruvananthapuram
Upon arrival you will be transferred to a beach resort by our representative. You will have rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at the resort.
Day 02 - Somatheeram
After breakfast you will go for a sightseeing tour of the Trivandrum city.
Day 03 - Somatheeram
Day free to relax at the wonderful tropical beach and you can also set out for fishing with local fishermen on traditional and later rejuvenate yourself with the much acclaimed Ayurveda treatment at the each resort.
Day 04 - Alleppey
Drive through the green coastal belt and cashew plantations and reach Alleppey - the central hub of the Kerala backwater network. Stay in a traditional Kerala house opening right over the Vembanad Lake and surrounded by banana plantations. You will have free time to relax with the option of herbal oil massage. You will also have the option of relishing the wonderful Kerala cuisine in ethnic way. Overnight stay will be at the houseboat.
Day 05 - Alleppey
On the fifth day of the Kerala backwaters tour you will get chance to closely watch backwaters lifestyle. You will visit coir-making factory, nearby temples and watch elephants bathing at the Elephant Rearing Center.
Day 06 - Kumarakom
Sail through the backwater canals and reach Kumarakom- an island with a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere. Overnight stay will be at resort/hotel.
Day 07- Kumarakom
At Kumarakom you are at one of the most beautiful places in Kerala. You will have enough time to relax and explore around. Overnight stay will be at Kumarakom.
Day 08 - Periyar
You will be driven through rubber plantations over forested mountains and finally reach the Periyar National Park- one of the wonderful wildlife sanctuaries in India to see wild elephants. You will have the whole day free to explore on your own. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 09 - Periyar
After breakfast you will visit the Periyar National Park on boat over the Periyar Lake where several wild animals congregate at different times. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 10- Periyar- Madurai
It is time now to drive out of the Kerala hills and reach the Tamil Nadu plains - the Dravidian heartland. There, you can visit the Thirumal Nayaka Palace and the Meenakshi Sundereshwar temple which is synonymous with the city of Madurai. Overnight stay will be at Madurai hotel.
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