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Backwater Holidays (4 Nights 5 Days)
Day 01 Trivandrum and Kovalam
Arrive at Trivandrum. You will be received at the airport/station and transferred to Kovalam the beach resort of South India, enriched with the greenery of Coconut Palms and laced with golden sands. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day you are free to relax at the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 Alleppey
Morning proceed to Alleppey, a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world. This backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it and by virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. On arrival check into a traditional house boat. Cruise through the backwaters and stay overnight on the boat.
Day 03 Alleppey
Continue to stay on houseboat.
Day 04 Cochin
After breakfast, disembark the house boat at Kumarakom and drive to Cochin. On arrival at the "Queen of The Arabian Sea", check into hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, originally built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European Church in India. (Vasco de Gama was buried here), Dutch Palace-as you climb it's stone steps, you enter a different world of palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show/Sunset Tour/Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel .
Day 05 Departure
Transfer to Cochin Railway Station/Airport to connect Train/Flight for your return journey.
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