Kerala House Boat Cruises
Places to See : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - Trivandrum
Duration : 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
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.
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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