Detailed Itinerary

Kerala Backwater Holidays

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Duration: One night Cruise
Destinations:

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Day – 1
Our journey will start from Alappuzha-known as the Venice of the East. It was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs.
At 12.00 noon we plunge into a crystal maze of one of the greatest gifts of nature that god has bestowed upon us. As the boat glides silently forward through the largest vast expanse backwater body, The Vembanad Lake, you will drift into a world of peace and serenity. At this point, we will serve you the mouth watering local cuisine and you will agree that it is truly God's own country.

After a short siesta be prepared for the most fascinating journey through the panoramic view of the paddy fields admiring duck farming, watching divers diving for mussels via Mangalam, Chithira, R-block and C block with a cup of steaming tea/coffee in your hand.

On our way a stop at the St. Mary's Church at Champakulam is a must. One of the oldest churches in Kerala, the St. Mary's church is believed to be one of the seven established by St Thomas. You will see the 130 feet long snake racing boat here as they originally belong to this place.

We will end this wonderful day anchoring at Padakkaram Mukku. You can go for a village trek with the boatman and have an insight into the small and beautiful villages.
 Spend the night on the deck watching the starry sky.

Day -2
After an early breakfast our journey will start towards Kanjipadam, Pallthuruthi, Kuppapuram were you get to see local village life of the people settle on both side of this narrow canal.
Disembark at Alappuzha Finishing Point at 10.00.A.M.
Two nights Cruise

Day – 1
Our journey will start from Alappuzha-known as the Venice of the East. It was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs.

At 12.00 noon we plunge into a crystal maze of one of the greatest gifts of nature that god has bestowed upon us. As the boat glides silently forward through the largest vast expanse backwater body, The Vembanad Lake, you will drift into a world of peace and serenity. At this point, we will serve you the mouth watering local cuisine and you will agree that it is truly God's own country.

After a short siesta be prepared for the most fascinating journey through the panoramic view of the paddy fields admiring duck farming, watching divers diving for mussels via Mangalam, Chithira, R-block and C block with a cup of steaming tea/coffee in your hand.

On our way a stop at the Nedumudi is a must. Chavara Bhavan is the ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Here, a 250 year old historically important beacon of light is preserved intact in its original and primitive form.
We will end this wonderful day anchoring at Vembanad Lake. Spend the night on the deck watching the starry sky.

Day – 2
After an early breakfast our journey will start towards Kumarakom.
On our way to Kumarakom a short stop over at Aryad Church is a must, where one of the oldest pictures of The Holy Virgin is preserved. Then we proceed on to Pathiramanal. This little island or the sand of midnight in the backwaters is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the worlds.

After lunch, a visit to the bird sanctuary, set within the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock here in thousands, some from the Himalayas. Some birds are from even as far as Siberia.

Now sit back and lose yourself as your boat glides silently forward on its final journey to Kottayam. Intense experience awaits you in Kottayam, the land of lakes. The journey will be through the paddy fields some of which are known all over the world as "14000 & 9000" fields.
As night approaches we will anchor at 9000 paddy field where you can tune in to nature in all its calm and serenity.

Day – 3
Breakfast on board. There after sail to our final destination Kottayam. On this day we will pass through the Pallamkayal (Pallam Lake) and very narrow canal called Karimbukalathodu.

Disembark at Windsor Castle Jetty at 10.00 A.M.

CRUISE HOLIDAYS: (AIR CONDITIONED):

PARTICULARS	1 Night Cruise $	2 Night Cruise $
Deluxe HouseBoat	316	473
Luxury HouseBoat	399	629

1. All rates are inclusive of all meals.
2. Mineral Water complimentary on cruise.
3. Fruit basket and two bottles of beer on the house.
4. Additional person with extra bed will be charged 20% extra.
5. Check in will be at 12 noon and check out 10 AM.
6. Note that on an average cruising time is six to seven hours per night        
7. All taxes are included.
8. Transfer charges from the nearest airport or railway station included in price.

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