5 Days Kerala Backwater Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin
Once you arrive at the Cochin airport or the railway station, you'll find an Indian Holiday representative waiting for you at the airport or railway station who'll transfer you to the hotel. Upon reaching the pre-decided hotel, complete the check-in formalities. Then, get freshened-up and leave for the city tour. You will be covering Cochin Fort, Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, as well as St. Francis Church. Afterward, return to the hotel for an overnight stay
Day 2: Cochin - Kumarakom (50.2 km/ 1 hr 30 min)
In the morning of day 2, after breakfast, complete the check-out formalities and begin your road journey to Kumarakom. On arrival, check into the hotel and unwind. Spend the rest of the day doing activities of your interest. You can enjoy an Ayruvedic massage or stroll through the surrounding area. An overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Kumarakom
In the wee hours of the morning, leave for the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, where you are going to enjoy bird watching. This sanctuary is a paradise for avid birdwatchers. Post bird watching session, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the day, leave for a visit to the farm houses nearby and you can even enjoy fun activities of your interest. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
Day 4: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32.7 km/ 1 hr 1 min)
After relishing your breakfast, check-out from the hotel and leave for Alleppey. After reaching Alleppey, you will board the houseboat and check-in. The best option is going to be cruising in a houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters. On the way, you are going to witness the villages, beautiful locales, and the paddy fields. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 5: Cochin - Departure
Your Stunning Kerala Backwater Tour ends today. After breakfast, deboard the houseboat and return back to the Cochin airport or the railway station to board a train or the flight for your onward journey.