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HOUSEBOAT BOOKING IN INDIA
Duration :
8 Nights - 9 Days
Destination : Cochin
- Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - Trivandrum
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 Morning
drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar. housing world's highest
tea-growing estates. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel Sienna Village.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Munnar Full day at
leisure to explore on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar 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 Kumarakom ( 150 kms/ 4 hrs) enroute visit the tea
estates. Kumarakom- is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the
enchanting Vembanad 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 Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey
& disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter, drive onto Poovar. Poovar
Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and
opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a
window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by the sound of waves
and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well preserved local flora, with
hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and
coconut groves. Upon arrival, check-in at Poovar Island Resort which is a
mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation. The floating units
are constructed on hollow light weight concrete hulls. They are air
conditioned and fully equipped with all modern amenities. Overnight at
resort.
Day 8 : Poovar Full day at leisure for your
own activities.
Day 9 : Poovar - Trivandrum -Out
Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.
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