Kerala Backwater Cruise
Overview
Alappuzha backwaters of Kerala have always been one of the greatest tourist attractions in the state. A picture perfect destination, called the ‘Venice of the East’,Alleppey Backwaters is numero uno choice for travelers looking for a pure backwater experience. Permeated with beautiful, palm fringed canals that wind through exotic paddies and little hamlets that flank on the either side of these canals, Alleppey is a doubtlessly a visual treat that is hard to forget.
Alappuzha backwater invites you to a slow motion pleasure hunt in a heaven of peace and tranquility away from the dins and bustles of towns and cities - the blue lagoons of Kerala's backwaters a heaven-sent opportunity to feed your wonder lust, go, seek and find the scenic beauty, rural retreats, canals, lakes, coconut grooves, paddy fields, village life, churches, temples, fishing, rowing, swimming, bird watching etc. It is a chain or network of waterways, lagoons, estuaries, lakes and canals, backwaters are something which is unique only to this region of the country. Enveloped in the flourishing greenery, the backwaters provide a glimpse into simple and enchanting country life of Kerala..
In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and ending points of backwater cruises. Most popular Kerala backwaters trails spread across the famous Vembanad Lake and Ashtamudi Lake.
Explore the land of canals lagoons, lakes and rivers along with a true view of the rural and real life in Kerala. Alleppey (Alappuzha) is venue of several boat races during the harvesting season. It is also one of the favorite destinations for travelers from all over the world.
This backwater tour has all for you, and your family to experience and collect the beautiful Stories of India. Which you are going to cherish throughout your life.
Routing Map
Itinerary
Morning transferred from Cochin to Alleppey by chauffeur-driven vehicle to embark the houseboat.
(Houseboat Check in time is 1200 hours)
Upon arrival embark the private houseboat.
Your private houseboat for an enchanting journey through the Backwaters. These boats are a reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times -once used to carry tons of rice and spices, today are converted into comfortable floating accommodation. Journey through the palm fringed canals enjoying the beauty of rural village life. A sumptuous Keralan Meal is served on board. The trip continues through a wonderful area of the lush green vegetation of Kerala backwaters.
Activity Schedule Time Location Status of Houseboat
Check-in & commence cruise 12:00 Hrs Boarding jetty / point
Lunch Service 13:00 - 14:00 Hrs Anchored
Cruise + Tea service 14:00 - 16:00 Hrs As per route selected
Onshore sightseeing 16:00 - 17:00 Hrs Stopover at places of interest
Cruise 17:00 - 18:00 Hrs Proceed to Anchorage point
Night Anchor 18:00 Hrs Anchored
Dinner Service 20:00 - 21:00 Hrs Anchored
Bedtime 22:00 - 06:00 hrs next day Anchored
Overnight on board houseboat
Around 0930 hrs disembark from the houseboat in Alleppey and transferred to Cochin
Check-out day schedule
Coffee service 06:30 - 07:30 Hrs Anchored
Breakfast service 08:00 - 08:30 Hrs Anchored
Return cruise 08:30 - 09:30 Hrs Cruise
Check-Out 09:30 Hrs Disembarkation jetty / point
Later transferred to Cochin airport or hotel with some great STORIES OF INDIA.
END OF THE TOUR