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The Kerala Backwaters are the devices more the enchanters of Kerala. Backwaters are ahead and behind made up by the ponding of sea to the beach by the movement of the waves. They are usually formed in the form of lagoons, of lakes and estuaries. The Kerala Backwaters plays an important part in the industry of tourism of Kerala. The banks of these backwaters in Kerala are the spots of picnic more the enchanters. You obtain to test the indigenous manner of the life.

900 kms. of dappled, green waters. Fringes of dense tropical greenery. Clear skies shimmering through coconut canopies. Kerala is a labyrinth of lazily meandering backwaters. Sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility.

It's an intricate network of innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi port.

Backwaters are the accumulation of Sea Water at the sea beach during the to-fro motion of sea-waves in the form of lagoons, esturies etc. Today, Kerala Backwaters has become the most exciting tourist spot in India. The Ashtamudi Lake (literally, having eight arms), which covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.

1. The Ketturvallom : 2. Kovalam : 3. Alappuzha Backwaters 3. Kumarakom Backwaters:
4. Incredible Kerala Backwater Tours

Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destination : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Varkala - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Cochin
Day 01 : Trivandrum:
On arrival at the Trivandrum Airport or Railway station, our company's staff will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax in the comforts of the hotel room. Later in the afternoon proceed for a Half a day city tour of Trivandrum. The word Thiruvananthapuram means place of sacred serpent & literally known as the holy city of Anantha. Trivandrum is a sea side city, which is built on seven hills. Trivandrum is one of the beautiful cities of Kerala & also decidedly one of the cleaner & well planned cities of the country.

Day 02 : Kovalam:
On the 2nd day of your Kerala Backwater tour, after breakfast checkout the hotel and proceed towards Kovalam. Kovalam is an evergreen & pleasant climatic beach resort. Kovalam is a fabulous stretch of beach of kerala. It is one of the famous Indian beaches all over the world. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially the foreigners. It consists of a number of small palm fringed bays separated by rocks. Kovalam presents a spectacular scenic beauty. It is a sheltered natural bay with shark free waters, fringed with coconut grooves & miles of fine sands. The scenery around is enchanting & the drive to the beach through the palm grooves is refreshing. This renowned beach is favorite haunt of tourist round the year. On arrival Kovalam we will assist you for checking into the beach resort. Later in the evening enjoy a spectacular view of sunset on the beach. Have a tasteful dinner in the hotel & overnight relax at beach resort. Get ready to proceed for your next destination Varkala, early next morning.

Day 03 : Varkala:
On the 3rd day of your Kerala Backwaters Tour after breakfast checkout the hotel. Today you will be driven towards Varkala. Varkala is an exotic beach city. It is also a pilgrimage centre dedicated to lord Vishnu. This seaside resort & spa with high mountains has rich mineral water which blown out majestically from the coastline. Varkala is a best spot in Kerala for watching sunset. Varkala is one of the famous sacred beaches in South India. The beach also called as the papanasam beach, because the legend says that bathing here will wash away all one's sins & makes the soul pure. On arrival Varkala, we will assist you for checking into the beach resort, after some fresh up proceed for a half day city tour, visit Sivagiri Mutt, The Memorial of Sri Narayana Guru, Janardhana Swami temple, Varkala Beach, etc. Enjoy a tasteful dinner in the hotel & over night relax at the beach resort. . Get ready to move your next wonderful destination Alleppey, early next morning.

Day 04 : Alleppey:
On the 4th day of your Kerala Backwater tour, after breakfast checkout from the beach resort, Today you will be driven towards Alleppey. Allapuzha or Alleppey is one of the most exotic backwater sites of kerala & it is popularly known as 'Venice of the East'. It is interlocked by a number of canals, lakes & lagoons. Alleppey is nestled in the Arabian sea & Vembanad Lake. Alleppey has been gifted with immense natural beauty. On arrival Alleppey, board the traditional house boat for full day stay, sailing in this moving house boat is an incredibly a fantastic experience. While sailing down in a maze of lagoons, canals & lakes one can feel the natural beauty of kerala villages, coconut palms, green surroundings, lush paddy fields & many more. The delicious meals like lunch, dinner, next day breakfast & also some tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool climatic condition & watery surroundings will offer a relaxing & a peaceful sleep early in the night after sprawling in a stunning watery area. Over night relax in the houseboat & get ready to move next backwater destination Kumarakom, early next morning.

Day 05 : Kumarakom:
On the 5th day of your Kerala Backwater tour, after breakfast, disembark the houseboat, & proceed towards Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a beautiful & a pleasant village on the Vembanad Lake. This small backwater world is an enchanting backwater destination. It has unimaginable beautiful mangrove forests, coconut grooves, & lush green paddy fields which are covered with shimmering watery ways & canals. It is a diamond in India's ecological crown, despite being one of the smallest parks in the country. Kumarakom is a small world of backwater, thatched houseboats, cormorants, Chinese fishing nets & swaying palms. It is noted for its Bird sanctuary, which is a favorite of migratory birds. On arrival Kumarakom we will assist you in transferring on the backwater resort & later in the afternoon enjoy the comfort of the backwater resort & just chilled up and get ready for visit the sight seeing places of Kumarakom such as Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Watery Fields & back water (the jewels of kerala). Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night relax at the resort & get ready to move your memorable destination - Cochin, early next morning.

Day 06 : Cochin:
On the 6th day of your Kerala Backwater tour, after breakfast checkout the resort & proceed towards Cochin. Cochin is Kerala's most cosmopolitan city which is located on the west coast of India. The scenic location of Cochin has a natural harbor with lagoons, canals & fishing hamlets surrounded by palm groves, green fields, inland lakes, & backwaters etc. On arrival Cochin we will assist you for transferring into the hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for a half day city tour. Visit some of the sight seeing places like Fort Kochi, Kerala History Museum, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Bolghatty Palace, St Francis Church, Willington Island, Chottanikara Temple, Koder House, Hill Palace Museum, Parishanth Taamburan Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Nets etc, later in the evening proceed for a Kath kali show, a classical dance of kerala. Have a delicious dinner & overnight relax at the hotel.

Day 07 : Cochin:
On the last & 7th day of your Kerala Backwater Tour, after breakfast checkout the hotel & transfers to Cochin Airport/Railway station to board your onward destination Flight or Train. With happy memories.

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