Best of Kerala

Day 01   Leave London Heathrow

Day 02   Arrive Cochin

Upon arrival in Cochin Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Cochin (Kochi) known the world over as the Queen of the Arabian Seais the commercial capital of Kerala. Cochin is a metropolis with a modern population and western outlook to life. Though a modern metropolis Cochin is a tourist's delight This a place where there are locales frozen in time whether it is  the colonial era, well preserved remains of a princely state, natural beauty of beaches, backwaters, rivers, lagoons and vibrant rural life infact  every thing one may  look for is here and can be easily accessed any day. 

In the Evening witness in the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by professional artists in an A/C auditorium.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 03  Cochin

After breakfast take a city tour of Cochin, Oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi(formerly Cochin), one of the India's most colourful cities. This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; visiting FORT COCHIN. A few interesting sites included Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, etc. Learn the operation of the interesting Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles which work on the principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea. In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.

Overnight at the Hotel

Day 04   Cochin -  Kumarakom (by Surface)

After breakfast leave by surface for Kumarakom. Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in thisbackwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings where the only presence is yours and the egrets.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 05   Kumarakom

Day at leisure for your personal activities

Overnight at the hotel

Day 06   Kumarakom

Day at leisure for your personal activities

Overnight at the hotel

Day 07  Kumarakom - Start 01 Night House Boat

After breakfast you are transferred to Kumarakom Jetty to board House boat. Cruise through the back water of Kerala, on the way you can see traditional Kerala village life remind unchanged for many years you also witness the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people await at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralian meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market.

(Air-conditioned is Possible 21:00 hrs To 0600 hrs in the Morning)

Overnight at the  Houseboat

Day 08  House Boat disembark and proceed for Kovalam.

House Boat disembark and proceed for Kovalam. The coastal village of Kovalam may lie just 10 km south of Thiruvananthapuram but, as Kerala's most developed beach resort, it’s a world away from the rest of the state.

Overnight in Kovalam

Day 09   Kovalam

Day at leisure

Overnight at the Hotel

Day 10   Kovalam

Day at leisure

Overnight at the Hotel

Day 11  Kovalam

Day at leisure

Overnight at the Hotel

Day 12   Kovalam - Trivandrum. (by Surface)

You are transferred to Trivandrum airport to board flight for your onward journey.