BACKWATERS OF KERALA The
alluvial plain between Western Ghat & Indian Ocean, covered with canals,
rivers, streams, Lagoons, and tanks spread along the Kochi to Kollam coast
of Kerala. This eternal National beauty of Kerala, the Backwater attracts
the tourists. During your Kerala back water Tour, you can learn how to built
Bands surrounded from the main lake. They are generally made of cement and
graphite, Coconut trees gives strengthen to these bands. Flooded land
generally dried by electrical motors and pumps. Along side the Kerala
backwater, you can enjoy a delightful travel by traditional boats. This
typical boat journey take more than eight hours between Kollam and
Alappuzha.
The most famous Backwater of Kerala is Kollam. A shaded
city situated on the bank of Ashtanud Lake. It is the main centre for
boating etc.
Kettuvallam is the most Luxurious and expensive boat trip with two bedrooms
bathrooms and kitchen. Only traditional food of the state served during this
journey. A boat for eight people can also be hired by the tourist.
Vallikkavu is 10 km away from the north of Kollam where ashram of Mata
Amrithanandamayi located on the backwater. That sandwiched between the river
and Arabian Ocean. Foreigners as well as Indians large no of villagers visit
these for Darshan on every thursday and Sunday. During the Kerala Backwater
trip Thottapally is the another point of Attraction. Chenggannus and
Mohadeva Temple are the oldest temple and visiting points. Visitors can
enjoy with dance, music and other ritual performances. Alappuzha (Aplleppey)
is a famous backwater voyage point. A large inextricable of rivers following
through the town. This is the place of the Snake boat race. Kerala backwater
tour started from the Alappuzha to Kollam. The cruise goes further to
changganacherry, kollayam and Kochi at last.
DAY
01 KOVALAM On arrival at Trivandrum airport assisted & transfer
to Kovalam Beach for 01 night
DAY 02 KOVALAM -
ALUMKADAVU Morning drive to Alumkadavu (23 km) to embark houseboat
and start a 03 night cruise
Visit Amrithapuri ashram, the residence of
Matha Amrithanandamayi Devi. Continue to Karumadi canal where you can see
the large statue of Lord Buddha. Today night boat will be anchored on
Asthamudi Lake.
DAY 03 ALLEPPEY Cruise
to Alleppey. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes,
lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of
immense natural beauty. Referred to as 'Venice of The East' this backwater
country is also home to diverse animals and bird life. Afternoon de-board
the boat and visit Mannarasala, the Snake Temple. Later visit coir factory
and a local toddy shop. Evening return to boat. Night halt on Vembanadu
Lake.
DAY 04 KUMARAKOM Today your boat
will pass through Punnamada Lake & paddy fields, old temples and
churches. You will also visit some villages on backwaters like Thottapally,
Nedumudy and Kumarakom. Tonight your boat will be anchored at Kumarakom
Lake.
DAY 05 HOMESTAY Disemabark
houseboat and drive for homestay on Spice Plantation
Spend afternoon
with the hosts and visit plantation
DAY
06 PERIYAR Drive to Periyar
Evening boatride for wildlife
DAY 07 PERIYAR Early morning boat cruise
Evening Jungle Walk
DAY 08 & 09COCHIN
Drive to COK
DAY 10 KOVALAM Train to
Trivandrum
Transfer from TRV rly stn to Kovalam beach for 03 nts
DAY
11 & 12 KOVALAM Days free
DAY 13
DEPARTURE Transfer to TRV apt for Intl flight
