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Kerala Houseboat Breakaway

Kerala Houseboat Breakaway
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Duration: 5 Days

Trip Grade: one star

Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating stay in one of the finest locations- South India's Kerala backwaters houseboat breakaway through canals travelling in comfort viewing fascinating farming community living on the banks.  This insight into South India is a journey of unhurried nature and is a perfect post tour after a North India tour the “Moghul India & Tigers” or the “Mughal, Taj & Modern India tours”.

 

Days 1-2: Kumarakom  Arrival in Cochin transfer to your hotel in Kumarakom for two nights. Enjoy two days with activity options.  Choose and book a massage at the Ayurvedic centre, wander through the butterfly garden, go bird-watching or join a yoga class. Or if you prefer choose to book an excursion to Philipkutty’s Farm, a charming family-run homestay on a private island to enjoy a home-cooked lunch.

Day 3: Kumarakom to Kerala Houseboat The following day board a traditional houseboat for an overnight cruise on the backwaters.  These private one, two or three bedroom houseboat of your choosing will have air-conditioned (usually from 9pm to 7am) en suite bedrooms and a small friendly crew who will prepare your meals. Pass through verdant rice fields and weave through tiny villages as you observe the comings and goings of this scenic place and its charming people.

Day 4: Kerala Houseboat to Cochin Time to say “goodbye” to your crew, disembark and return to Cochin for one night. Enjoy an afternoon city tour with tours to the Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue.

Day 5: Cochin Today concludes your south India Kerala adventure. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

 

Book your Kerala backwaters Houseboat breakaway holiday and enjoy a trip of a lifetime!

 

 

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