Day 1 Embark - Alleppey -
Thottappally - Rice Barge
Today Cruise through Pallathuruthy Canal, Karimpavalavu
village, Karumady canal - the long stretch of narrow canal -
to reach Thottappally village for night stay. Enroute can
visit Karumady Kuttan(a statue of Buddha and a Temple)
Alleppey, often called the Venice of the East, and situated
on the Vembanad Lake which is the longest lake in India. The
commercial centre of Allappuzha lives in a maze of canals in
the labyrinth of kerala backwater channels, the town is one
of the best starting points to explore the un-spoilt
countryside of Kerala. Though ferries operate regular serves
in the backwaters of Kerala, a country boat is the best mode
for a real experience of Kerala. One of the best-known ports
along the coast stretching along its west. Parallel to the
sea are lakes and kerala backwaters with several openings to
sea.This helped to develop a natural port, which made
Allappuzha a famous trade centre.
Kerala House Boat cruise in the canal by Bamboo Poles, sail
through the lagoon with favourable wind, for a change swim
in the water, enjoy the scenic beauty of colourful villages.
Have a sumptuous meal on Banana leaves. Evening witness
sunset through coconut palms. Dinner under million stars.
Sleep and dream with the pleasant roll of backwater .
Overnight at Rice Barge.
Day 2 Thandapara - Champakulam
Village - Nedumudi village - Mancompu village
- Trikkunnapuzha - Kayamkulam Lake - Rice
Barge
Early Morning wake up to the tunes of lovely birds and watch
Sun climbing over the palm trees - Breakfast on board.
Witness the humble living of Keralites. Many goods are sold
and purchased on of barter system still today. Visit famous
Chambakulam St. Forane Church. After lunch visit Chambakulam
Chundan the famous Snake Boat. A visit to Nedumudi village
market to witness varieties of Indian Vegetables and Fishes,
Continue cruise through Nedumudy and Mancompu village. Stop
for walk through Mancompu village and visit Bhagavathy
temple - one of the oldest temples near backwaters kerala.
Proceed to Kumarakody and Pallana to Thrikunnapuzha. A walk
through Thrikunnapuzha village and visit local coir
manufacturing unit. Overnight stay at Rice barge at
Kayamkulam Lake.
Day 3 Kayamkulam - Alinkadavu
- Kollam
Today a leisurely Cruise through Kayamkulam Lake and
Alinkadavu village, Glance through the first hand the
unhurried village life of rural Kerala. The life is tough
and traditional work is highly labour intensive. Here one
meets the people engaged in country boat building, prawn
cultivation, sand mining, coir manufacture, limestone
collection (by divers who are specialists in this field),
rice farming and duck rearing. You could go to Kollam thru
the maze river and myriad lagoons. This place is also a
strong magnet for the millions of tourists who come here
from all over the globe to encounter the unbelievable beauty
of the place and the life of the millions besides these
backwaters holiday.
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