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Day
1 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive in Delhi where our representative will
meet you at the airport and escort you to he
hotel. Set out for a tour of Old and New Delhi
soon after check in. Old Delhi is renowned for
the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque. We also
explore the bustling market of Chandni Chowk,
which is famous for its small eateries, silver
jewelry and trousseau collection. In New Delhi,
we visit India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun's
Tomb and the Bahai Lotus Temple.
Dine and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Cochin- Kumarakom Backwater
After breakfast transfer to Delhi Airport . And
afternoon arrival at Cochin airport , you will
be met by our representative and will transfer
you to Hotel Kumarakom. On arrival at Kumarakom
check in to hotel. Kumarakom is a unique
backwater destination situated on the banks of
Vembanad Lake. (Optional) PM we take you to
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It is also a center
for houseboat cruises. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03: Kumarakom- Village Backwater Cruise
After breakfast we take you to Village Backwater
Cruise. A nearby village and 3-hour backwater
cruise on a non-mechanized traditional country
boat rowed by two villagers through the narrow
canals of different villages. Visit coir village
and coconut farms (Optional) &. A rare chance to
see spice plants like pepper, coffee, cloves,
nutmeg, pineapple, wild pineapple, and betel
leaves etc. 15 minutes walk around the village
under coconut palm trees and watch traditional
coconut plucking. Overnight stay in hotel,
Kumarakom.
Day 04: Kumarakom- House Boat
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and we
take you to Houseboat. Check into a traditional
houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely
backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched
houseboat. The houseboat with all modern
comforts lets you discover the countryside at
your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and
breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the
houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the
fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Overnight
stay in house boat.
Day 05: Houseboat- Alappuzha
AM at leisure on House Boat. Later at 1000 Hrs
boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty.
On arrival check out from houseboat after
breakfast and we transfer you to Alappuzha. On
arrival Alappuzha check into hotel. The alluring
Alappuzha with its lovely lakes, lagoons and the
fresh water rivers will not fail to sweep you
off your feet. The stunningly gorgeous Venice of
the East has more than the boat races,
houseboats, beaches, marine products and the
coir industry; Alappuzha is home to the diverse
animal and bird life. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 06: Alappuzha -Kuttanad
After breakfast check out from hotel we take you
to Kuttanad. On arrival Kuttanad check in to
hotel. Kuttanad in the heart of the backwaters
of Alappuzha owing to its richness of the paddy
crops is referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala.
Because of her wealth of paddy crops, is the
very heart of the backwater. The scenic
countryside here is a rich crop of bananas, yams
and cassava. This one of the places in the world
where farming is done below sea level. Inland
waterways which flow above land level are an
amazing feature of this unique land. Overnight
stay in hotel.
Day 07: Kuttanad- Pathiramanal
After breakfast we take you to Pathiramanal.
According to mythology a young Brahmin dived
into the Vemabanad Lake to perform his evening
ablutions and the water made way for land to
rise from below, thus creating the enchanting
island of Pathiramanal (sands of midnight). This
little island on the backwater is a favorite
haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from
different part of the world. The island lies
between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is
accessible only by boat. Overnight stay in
hotel. Kuttanad.
Day 08: Departure
AM: At leisure, later we will pick up from Hotel
and transfer you to Cochin airport / Railway
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