Kerala with overnight Houseboat

What if you can spend eight days and seven nights wandering about an exotic locationa like Kerala, where you can spend the nights in blissful somnolence on a charming houseboat? Top India Travel offers just that - a chance to ease your worries away with the “Kerala with Overnight Houseboat Tour” that we offer. You will be taken on a private car round trip to the following locations: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin.

Day 1 - Welcome to Cochin!

Day 1 of your “Kerala with Overnight Houseboat Tour” will be your arrival to the Cochin Airport. Cochin is the commercial capital and the main harbour city of State Kerala. As early as the first day, you can get to visit St. Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace or "Dutch Palace, and the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1558. At the harbour, you can see unique Chinese fishing nets, which marks the visit of Chinese people in Cochin. Immerse yourself in the culture of the place by attending a Kathakali Dance Show, a typical dance drama which is over 400 years old.

Day 2 - From Cochin, to Alleppey, to the Houseboat

On day 2 of your Kerala tour, you will drive to Alleppey after which you can start your private overnight houseboat trip. The entire day will be spent in the Backwaters where breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served. Here, you will glide along the canals and observe the daily live of the Kerala people living on the banks of Backwaters, then you can spend the night in house boat on the lake.

Day 3 - Relaxing in Kumarakom

After a hearty breakfast, your houseboat will drop you directly at your hotel which lies at the bank of Vembanad Lake which is surrounded by palm trees. For the entire day, you can sit back and relax, have a special Kerala massage or try out an Ayuverdic treatment to rejuvenate your senses.

Day 4 - From Kumarakom to Periyar

During the fourth day of your Kerala tour, you will drive to Thekaddy (Periyar). The journey across the mountains covered with spice plantations where you can see various spice plantations such as cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, pepper, cloves, vanilla, ginger, pepper, plantations tea and coffee. and tea will certainly invigorate your senses. You also have the option of trekking at the Periyar National Park and the Periyar Lake. This park is one of the world's best places to see elephants in their natural surroundings. You can also have a pleasant walk on the markets, then return to the hotel to spend the night.

Day 5 - From Periyar to Madurai

On day 5 of your Kerala tour, you will drive to Madurai, a city with a crowd of Pilgrims, beggars, businesspersons, cow vehicles and waiting Rickshaw drivers. It is one of the oldest cities of south India which is a center for Pilgrimage. Religious ceremonies are held here from early morning to late evening. Pilgrims from all over the world visit here, and sometimes up to 10000 are people. Sri Meenakshi Temple was built in the 17th century and is one of the most important temples in India. Within this complex is a market for the entire day full of life. In the evenings, you can observe a temple ceremony. In the Sri Meenakshi Temple, there are colorful pictures of gods, goddesses, animals and mystical figures. Finally, you can visit the 16th century Thirumalai Nayak Palace and then go back to the hotel to spend the night.

Day 6 - From Madurai to Munnar

On day 6 of your Kerala tour, you will drive to Munnar, n 1800-meter high hill station surrounded by a stretch of mountains, covered with tea plantations. Munnar is the commercial center for special tea, lying on one of the world's most cultivated higher areas. You can see the rare Nilgiri Tahr, a type of mountain goats, enjoy the panorama, or climb the cliffs Anamudi (2695 meters), South India's highest mountain peak. Aftewards, you can stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 7 - Visiting Munnar

Before your Kerala tour ends, you can go sight seeing at Munnar and visit the Mattupetty Lake and Dam. Also visit the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, the tea plantations and blossom gardens.

Day 8 - Final Stop: From Munnar to Cochin

Finally, on day 8 of your “Kerala with Overnight Houseboat Tour”, you will drive to Cochin and spend the rest of the day exploring the city or waiting for your flight back to your own country or to your next destination.

* You can extend your stay at the MunnarHill Statin and the Kumarakom Backwaters depending upon your choice. After arrival in Cochin, you can opt for spending a couple of days in Goa for beach holidays instead of going back to your own country.