"Kerala - "God's Own Country" The complex network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals fringing the coast of Kerala forms the basis of a distinct regional lifestyle, and travelling by Houseboat along these backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to the state. "The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes of Kerala. Today these backwaters act as vital water ways for the transport of people and produce. They are often the only link between remote, isolated villages and crowded town pockets. Our Kerala tourism section highlights the history, culture, cuisine, wildlife, hill stations and eco tourism of Kerala. It showcases the best aspects of Kerala tourism so you can know more about the tourist attractions of Kerala and enjoy Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.

Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Places to Visit: Cochin – Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Cochin
Validity: 01 Oct -31 Mar 2012

Tour Includes:-

• Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis with one double room for two persons.
• Daily breakfast at all places, except in Houseboat breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.
• All transfers and sightseeing by 01 A/C Tata Indica Car including fuel charges, driver's bhatta, toll and parking.
• All applicable hotel & service taxes.

Tour Excludes:-

• Any meals other than those mentioned above.
• Any airfare / train fare.
• Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
• Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
• Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
• Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.

Cancellation Policy:

• 30 days – 15 % of the tour cost
• 20 days - 50 % of the tour cost
• Less than 10 days – 100 % of the tour cost

Day 01 : Cochin
Arrival at Cochin Airport (meet and assistance on arrival) and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Cochin – visit Hill Palace Museum, Dutch Palace Museum, Jewish Street, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar (140 KMS - 04 Hours drive)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Munnar, on arrival check into Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 03 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar – visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, Echo Point, Shooting Point and Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady (110 KMS - 03 Hours drive)
After early breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Thekkady (Periyar), on arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Thekkady. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 05 : Thekkady – Kumarakom (140 KMS – 04 Hours drive)
After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom. Check-in at the houseboat which will take you to enjoy the magic of Kumarakom by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 21 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. (check in time 12.30 PM – A/C will be operating from 9.00 PM to 6.00 AM) Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 06 : Kumarakom – Cochin (100 KMS – 03 Hours drive)
After breakfast check out from Houseboat (check out time 9.30 AM) and drive to Cochin Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.