Places to visit : Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kayamkulam - Cochin

If you are planing a short trip to India, look no further! This tour will guide you through the rich cultural city of Cochin to the quaint rural charm of Kumarakom and Alleppey.Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is a favourite haunt of migratory birds from all across the world.
Duration : 5 Days / 4 nights

Southend Travels welcomes you to experience a unique backwater journey that would be exclusively arranged for you. The highlight of the tour is spending two nights in Houseboat from Kumarakom to Kayamkulam in the tranquil backwaters.

Day-wise itinerary of the tour

Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
On arrival at the airport our representative would welcome you and transfer you to the hotel where your room is ready to give you the first taste of the rich culture of South India. Overnight at Cochin

Day 02 : Cochin - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom a unique backwater destination situated on the banks of Vembanad lake. Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a favorite haunt of migratory birds from across the world which makes it a renowned bird watching centre. It is also a centre for houseboat cruises. Overnight at Kumarakom

Day 03 : Kumarakom - Alleppey
After breakfast, board in Houseboat, sightseeing and cruises to Alleppey. Overnight at Houseboat. (Traditional Kerala food will be served). The houseboats are giant country Crafts, measuring up to 80 feet length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today these are the most exciting tourism product in India, which usually has one or two bath rooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.

Day 04 : Alleppey - Kaymakulam
Morning the house boat proceed through the backwater to Kayamkulam. Anchor at Kayamkulam Lake.

Day 05 : Kaymakulam - Cochin
Morning proceed to Cochin airport for your flight back home

Places to visit : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Understand the essence of Yoga and Meditation at Kovalam. The rejuvenation massages will take all your worries away. You will feel relaxed both physically and mentally.

Duration : 9 Days / 8 nights

Day-wise itinerary of the tour

Day 01 : Arrive Trivandrum - Transfer to Kovalam
On arrival to the Trivandrum airport you will be met by our representative and transfer to Kovalam where your accommodation would be arranged in one of the Ayurvedic Resort. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 02 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized where our expert would first brief you. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized that would make you feel complete relaxed mentally and physically. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 03 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized. Afternoon visit the Trivandrum City. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 04 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized. Evening enjoy a boat cruise on Thiruvallam backwaters and visit a traditional Kerala home. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 05 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized. Evening visit Kalari the traditional Kerala health and body care center. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 06 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized. Later excursion to Kanya Kumari (Cape Comorin) to view the panoramic sunset. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 07 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 08 : In Kovalam
Early morning Yoga and Meditation would be organized. After breakfast Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage would be organized. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 09 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Flight Back Home
Morning after breakfast our representative would meet you and share some moments with you to get your views of the travel arrangements. Later in time transfer to the Trivandrum airport for your flight back home

Places to visit : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppy - Kumarkom - Periyar - Munnar - Cochin

Stretch out in peace on the Varkala beach. Get into the luxurious houseboats and experience the rural charm that awaits. Watch elephants frolicking by the Periyar Lake and be ready to confront the Bengal Tiger. The aroma of the vast tea plantations will rejuvenate your moods.

Duration : 13 Days / 12 nights

Day-wise itinerary of the tour

Day 01 : Trivandrum - Kovalam
On arrival traditional welcome is given by our representative and transferred to the Kovalam where your room is ready to welcome you and give you the first taste of Indian Hospitality. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 02 : Kovalam
Day at leisure. Overnight Kovalam.

Day 03 : Kovalam - Varkala
Morning drive to Varkala and check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Varkala.

Day 04 : Varkala - Allepey
Morning drive to Allepey. On arrival check-into the backwater resort. Overnight at Alleppey

Day 05 : Allepey - Kayamkulam
Morning board the House Boat (The accommodation in house boat is provided to the guests who are interest to see & experience the lifestyle of the villagers who stays on the bank of backwater. The accommodation in house is of mainly two types, Double beded room & four-beded room with bathroom attached to give more comfort to the guest stay in. The boat is attended by a personal cook with two boatman. A comfortably furnished canopy-covered sitting room sits amidships, with a sun deck at the bow), that proceed for Kayamkulam enroute visiting small village anchor at Kayamkulam Lake. Overnight on Houseboat

Day 06 : Kayamkulam - Changnacherry
Morning sail on the backwater to Changnacherry enroute visiting small village . Anchor at Changnacherry. Overnight on Houseboat

Day 07 : Changnacherry - Kumarakom
Morning sail through the backwater and reach Kumarakom to check-into the backwater resort. Overnight at Kumarakom.

Day 08 : In Kumrakom
Morning visit with our orinthologist to the Bird Sanctuary. Day at leisure to experience the fascinating natural beauty of this destination. Overnight at Kumarakom

Day 09 : Kumarakom - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar famous for Elephants and Tigers. On arrival check-into the hotel. After fresh-up proceed for a boat ride at the Periyar Lake. Overnight at Periyar

Day 10 : Periyar - Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar famous for Tea States. On arrival check-into the hotel. Overnight at Munnar

Day 11 : In Munnar
Day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar

Day 12 : Munnar
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin. On arrival check into the hotel. After fresh-up visit the local market. Overnight at Cochin

Day 13 : Munnar - Cochin
Morning after breakfast intime transfer to the airport escorted by our represeantative for your flight back home