Kerala Village, Houseboat & City Tour

Upon arrival our representative will receive you at Ernakulam Railwaystation/cochin Airport and proceed to Vaikom. Program - Lunch Traditional Kerala lunch served in a Banana leaf. Consists of rice, a variety of curries, pappad and followed by Payasam (Sweet Dessert). Explore Village short walk through the village :- A short walk through the village to understand country side life and get to know about their routine activities like coir making, straw mat weaving, toddy tapping, etc Fishing Fishing in the canal with net and rod. Yoga Knowing Yoga Class. swimming Take a refreshing swim in the flowing narrow canal (3 to 4 ft. depth). Massage Panchakarma/Kalari Ayurveda massage (chargeable). Backwater cruise Backwater cruise by open country boat through natural narrow canals: This is a relaxing cruise giving an opportunity to enjoy local water lives like fishes, water snakes, shell fishes, tortoises, frogs, etc., and local birds like king fishers, wood peckers, etc. You can see different types of trees, herbal and spice plants. Watch how the people here utilizing natural resources without making any harm to the environment. Kalaripayattu :- Demonstration of Kalaripayattu, the Kerala traditional martial arts. Stay at :- Thottuchira Heritage Home Kerala Heritage homestay

local sightseeing: Local Sight Seeing at Vaikom: Consists of visit to Vaikom Maha Deva Temple, Coir carpet weaving, Handloom weaving, TB Guest House (which is famous as the Bungalow), shopping if desired, Beach (Man made), etc. Houseboat: Proceed to Kumarakom to get an out of the world experience. Check into the houseboat for a charming backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake meandering along the Chinese fishing nets, water lilies and lush paddy fields. The captivating houseboat cruise and the towering palm fringed coastline will be etched in your memory forever. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

City Tour: Proceed to Kochi/Cochin Seightseeing in Ernakulam: Marine Drive, Lulu Mall & Botting to Mattanchery Seightseeing in Mattanchery: Jew Street, Jewish Synagogue & Mattancherry Dutch Palace Seightseeing in Fortkochi: Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Princess Street (Heritage Zone), Chinese Fishing Nets Departure to your destination