Cochin | Overnight at Hotel

We welcome you to Cochin in Kerala the Queen of Arabian Sea. On arrival at Cochin our representative meets you and assists you to transfer you to the hotel. On arrival check in at hotel, freshen up and have some rest as you will be served welcome drink for some refreshment. Later in the evening enjoy sightseeing tour of Cochin, known as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea ' due to its natural harbour being one of the finest. Cochin is a city made of islands connected to Ernakulam on the mainland by bridges and ferries. The interesting city of Cochin perfectly reflect the eclecticism of Kerala..

Evening embark into your private motor boat and cruise thru the eventful history of the city and it began when a major flood in AD 1341 threw open estuary at Kochin,till then a land locked region,turning it into one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Finally you will reach fort cochin area to witness sunst set thru the Chinese fishing nets which is erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance ( records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea)

Later disembark and visit one of the keraliean house enjoying their hospitality and to understand their culture and lifestyles. Seeing a way of their life so different or to sit cross-legged with the women's committee to learn about their traditional cooking. You will have time with new friends and of-course that would makeyour vacation more thrilling. Later after dinner will return to your hotel .

Cochin | Alleppey | Malabar ac Houseboat | Overnight on Board

After the hearty morning breakfast at the hotel, Later we transfer you to houseboat .You will be in an Deluxe air-conditioned houseboat at 1200hrs and will have traditional lunch on Board.Later take a cruise through the fascinating backwaters, an ideal way to observe village life, Watch village girls picking mussels or laundering clothes or pots on the small ghats in front of every house, while their men folk collect sand from the bottom of the canal. Watch the village folk make the golden fiber called coir from coconut husk and transform it into various coir products. Rustling coconut groves abound. So stop over to drink calm fresh coconut water and watch the toddy-tapper tap at work.

Witness the humble living of Keralites. Many goods are sold and purchased on of barter system still today. Evening witness sunset through coconut palms. The cook prepares simple meals using as much fresh provisions that is plucked, caught or bought in the back water.Dinner under starry skies. Sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of backwater ,Overnight at Rice Barge.

Malabar ac Houseboat | Kumarakom Backwaters | Overnight at Hotel

Enjoy the early morning breakfast on board and at 09am disembark at Kumarakom Boat jetty . The state of Kerala, apart from being the one of the most progressive states in the nation is also known for its numerous canals and waterways and its verdant forests and mangrove swamps. Set in one of the most idyllic locations in Kerala, Kumarakom is a tiny settlement, nestled in the backwaters of Kerala and evokes images of Kashmir . On arrival check in at hotel, later relax and leisure on backwaters of Kerala .Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel

Kumarakom Backwaters | Kovalam Beach | Overnight at Hotel

Enjoy your breakfast and Later on we transfer you to Kovalam Beach (190 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)Enroute Visit an elephant traders camp and you will get an elephant ride through the beautiful village .Upon arrival Kovalam checinto a beautiful beach Resort . The meaning of Kovalam the groove of coconut trees whcih is just 10 km from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is actually a combination of three small beaches. Among these, the southernmost beach, named Lighthouse Beach, is the most frequented. Earlier this beach was an anglers' paradise. It still has some small villages, just a few kilometers away, which belong to the fishing community. Later enjoy the panoramic view of the scenic surrounding sandy beaches with waves embracing the bay now and then. Return back on time for dinner and overnight stay.

Full day Leisure at Beach | Overnight at Hotel

Rest of the time enjoy at the famous Kovalam Beach.Ayurveda – a natural way of feeling better.A relaxing massage with herbal oils is highly rejuvenating. Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda means the science of life / health and employs naturalistic methods based on the theory of panchabhuta or five elements. Tone up the nervous system with the help of aromatic and medicinal oils used by expert masseurs.Ayurveda removes the cause of disease and re-establishes balance to our system. According to Ayurveda, we are composed of three bodies physical, astral, causal ie. body, mind and soul. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kovalam.

Departure Trivandrum

Enjoy the morning breakfast at the hotel enjoy the panoramic view of the sandy beaches with rippling waves embracing the bay with profound way. Later on we transfer you on time to the Trivandrum air-port or railway station for yours onwards journey or way back home. End of your holiday in Kerala. Truly speaking you will have lots of evergreen memories to take back home which you will love to delight in forever.Happy Tour Ending.