Enjoying the Exquisite Beauty of the Backwaters of Kerala on a Luxury Houseboat

Once you arrive in Kochi, our driver will pick you up from the airport. Then you can check-in to the hotel. Depending on the time you have, you can visit the following places in Kochi:

Fort Kochi: It is a seaside town in the south-western part of Kochi, which is known for its old-world colonial charm. Because of the influence of so many European cultures, this place is great for a heritage walk. Surely, you will not be disappointed.

Chinese Fishing Nets: Locally known as Cheena Wala, the they are quite popular sight to witness around the beaches of Kochi. Technically, these nets are fixed near from the shore, which are used through mechanical contrivance from across a distance of about 20 metres across.

The Mattancherry Palace: It is one of the finest examples of the Kerala style of architecture mixed with colonial influences. It is notable for some of the best mythological murals in India, which are in the best traditions of Hindu temple art. Over the centuries, the influence of the Portuguese were supplanted by the Dutch, who they took over Mattancherry in 1663. 

Paradesi Synagogue: The Paradesi Synagogue, which is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth Nations, is located in Kochi. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.

Princess Street: It is also known as Loafer’s Corner and is widely hailed as among the oldest locations in Kochi, which is why it is often loved by tourists. The influence of colonial heritage is strong here as you can see numerous homes and buildings on both sides of Princess Street that have European architectural styles, mainly British, Dutch and Portuguese.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

After Breakfast, proceed towards a lagoon resort in Alleppey. Kochi to Alleppey is about
50 Km or 30 miles and takes about 2 hours. Its always a great fun and an amazing experience to stay in a lagoon resort. You can do a lot of things here.

Village Walk: A Walk in an Indian village can be so much fun as well as a great learning experience of how people live here. Of course, there will be a guide to take you all along the narrows roads adjoining the lagoons and some that goes deeper inside. As you will notice, you will go past hamlets, prawn farms, lush paddy fields in season nearing harvest, foraging flocks of water birds and what not!
Fishing: Really, fishing can be a lot of fun. There are water bodies in the form of lagoons all around. Some of the fishes that you can expect to catch are Pearl Spot, Viral, Catfish, Shrimps, Tiger Prawns, Lobsters, Mallet, Thilopia, Crab.

Canoeing: Many guests opt for “country boat” tours or canoe trips to villages along the narrower Kerala backwaters You can stop on any shore and may be drink fresh coconut water. No doubt, this is one of the best ways to experience the backwaters. It is typically a 3 to 4 hour activity.

Sunset Cruise: Sunset in the lagoons is something that you must try. In fact, the beauty and uniqueness of this experience is the silhouette of the distant coconut trees, huts and villagers, not to mention the glittering lagoon waters.

Ayurveda Spa and Massage: Kerala is famous for the Ayurveda Massage and Spa. This is believed to detox your body. So, in the evening, enjoy a session of Ayurveda Massage and Spa. Most of the resorts have it.

After breakfast, you can check-out from the hotel. Then you can proceed towards a luxury Kumarakom houseboat to reach there around 11 am.  The drive is around 30 km / 20 miles and would take around 1 hour.

The backwaters of Kerala are skirted with coconut grooves and vast expanses of paddy fields. As your houseboats glides through the backwaters, the rich greenery on either sides of the backwaters are simply mesmerizing.  You can see the villagers in action as they take their humble bicycle out. The lotus blooms at some places. You will also find someone selling coconut right beside the lagoon. Many birds can be seeing around.

When you are in the houseboat, watch out for the colorful kingfisher, who swoop at the sight of fishes in the lagoons. You have to experience the Houseboat to get the full feel of it. Surely, this is an experience that is unique to this part of the world. So, you can hardly afford to miss it.

For lunch, you will enjoy freshly cooked Kerala cuisine as you meander through the backwaters.

When the sun is about to set, sip a hot cup of coffee in the lounge of the houseboat.

During late evening, enjoy dinner and overnight stay in the Kumarakom Houseboat.

Book your Kerala Backwaters Tour. During the Trip you can take the Kerala Houseboat in Kumarakom and Stay in Lagoon Resort of Alleppey Kerala. You can also Visit Kochi India. If you need any help, please feel free to message us or email us at customercare@indiatrotter.com. 

Book Kerala Tour Packages to Alleppey Houseboat, Munnar, Thekkady, Periyar National Park, Kottayam. If you need any help, like customization of the tour, please feel free to message us or email us at customercare@indiatrotter.com.

Once you wake up in the morning, enjoy an authentic Kerala breakfast as the houseboat in Kumarakom makes the last rounds through the backwaters.

Check-out from the houseboat and en-route Kochi Airport. It is around 50 km / 30 miles, which takes about 2 to 3 hours

Book your Kerala Backwaters Tour. During the Trip you can take the Kerala Houseboat in Kumarakom and Stay in Lagoon Resort of Alleppey Kerala. You can also Visit Kochi India. If you need any help, please feel free to message us or email us at customercare@indiatrotter.com.