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Day 01: Cochin
 On
arrival Cochin airport/railway station meet our tour representative
who will escort you to the cab. Board the cab and drive to
the Hotel. Cochin is one of the important tourist destinations
in Kerala. Cochin popularly called as the 'Queen of the Arabian
Sea'. The cluster of islands and the narrow peninsula makes
it a unique place. It was earlier a famous seaport and the
influence of the Chinese, Jew and the Arabs can be easily
witnessed in the culture of the natives in Cochin. Check in
hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the
famous Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, Jewish
Synagogue, St.Francis Church - the oldest church in India,
etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02: Cochin - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. It is the famous
backwater destinations in Kerala which is situated on the
Vembanad Lake. It is also a part of Kerala's rice bowl, the
Kuttanad region and is ideal for the backwater cruises. Kumarakom
is also famous for the Kumarakom bird sanctuary which houses
varied species of birds like the herons, teals, waterfowls,
cuckoos, wild ducks, egrets, Siberian storks, etc. On reaching
Kumarakom check in the backwater resort and later on move
out to visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. Later on return
back to the resort for an overnight stay.
Day
03: Kumarakom - Alleppey (Houseboat Cruise)
 Morning
after breakfast, board the traditional houseboat also called
as Kettuvallam in Malayalam. These houseboats are made out
by tying together the anjali wood by coir ropes and by not
using even a single nail. These houseboats have the amenities
of a star hotel. It comprise of a kitchen, bathroom, sit out
area, balcony and at times more than one bedroom also. The
crew in these houseboats consists of a boatman, oarsman and
a cook. Enjoy the fascinating cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey
and back to Kumarakom which lasts for nearly 22 hours. Spend
the night in the houseboat.
Day 04: Alleppey
Morning after breakfast, check out of the houseboat at Alleppey
as you would have reached there by then. Board the cab and
drive to Alleppey resort. Alleppey is the other famous backwater
destination in Kerala. Check in resort and later on move out
for the local tour of Alleppey. Visit the Alleppey beach,
Kuttanad - the rice bowl of kerala, etc. Later on return back
to the resort for an overnight stay.
Day 05: Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, check out the houseboat at Alleppey
as you would have reached there by then. Board the cab and
drive to Kovalam. It is popular beach resort in Kerala. This
beach is divided into three parts. The name Kovalam means
grove of coconut trees and it is true to its name. On reaching
Kovalam check in beach resort and spend the rest of the day
at leisure.
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06: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Kovalam.
Visit the Kovalam beach, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kaudiar Palace,
Napier Museum, etc. Later on return back to the resort for
an overnight stay.
Day 07: Kovalam - Trivanduram
Morning after breakfast, drive to Trivanduram airport or railway
station to proceed towards your onwards journey.
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