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5 Day Kerala Backwaters & Kochi Heritage Tour – Houseboats, Spice Markets & Cultural Experiences
Kerala4N / 5D
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Kochi Arrival & Exploration
Arrive at Kochi International Airport and transfer to your heritage hotel in Fort Kochi. After check-in and rest, explore the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, stroll through the historic Jewish Synagogue Street, and visit Mattancherry Palace with its stunning murals. Continue to the Jewish Synagogue, India’s oldest synagogue, and enjoy a sunset boat ride in Kochi Harbor. End the day with dinner at a traditional Kerala restaurant. Overnight stay in Kochi.
- Afternoon visit to Chinese Fishing Nets (iconic Kochi symbol)
- Walk through the historic Jewish Synagogue Street
- Visit to Mattancherry Palace with beautiful murals
- Visit to the Jewish Synagogue (oldest in India)
- Sunset boat ride in the harbor
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Kochi Deep Dive & Spice Markets
Start the day with an early morning spice market tour in Mattancherry, visiting working spice warehouses for a fragrant experience. Enjoy Kerala-style breakfast, then explore the Paradesi Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery, followed by shopping for spices and handicrafts. Visit local art galleries and craft workshops before departing for Alappuzha (Alleppey) in the evening. Witness a beautiful sunset and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Alappuzha.
- Early morning spice market tour in Mattancherry
- Visit to working spice warehouses
- Visit to the Paradesi Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery
- Visit to art galleries and craft workshops
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Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
After early breakfast, board a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat for a full-day cruise through the tranquil Kerala backwaters. Pass by picturesque villages, coconut groves, and stop at local islands for cultural interactions and fishing activities. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on the boat and a sunset cruise through serene waters. Relish a special Kerala-style dinner aboard the houseboat. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
- Full day houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise through backwaters
- Fishing activities and cultural interactions
- Sunset cruise through serene backwaters
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Kumarakom & Bird Sanctuary
Begin with early morning bird watching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, followed by breakfast on the boat. Return to shore and transfer to your Kumarakom resort. Visit the Puthankotta Plantation, enjoy lunch with farm-fresh ingredients, and take part in water activities or backwater swimming. Explore local spice and rubber plantations, , and savor dinner with recipes prepared during the day. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
- Early morning bird watching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Visit to Puthankotta Plantation
- Water activities like backwater swimming
- Visit to local spice and rubber plantations
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Return To Kochi & Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Kochi. Spend time shopping at local markets, visit art and craft centers, and enjoy a light lunch before heading to the airport. Depart with beautiful memories of Kerala’s heritage, backwaters, and culture.
- Visit to art and craft centers
Package Details
Quick overview of this package
DestinationKerala
Days5
Nights4
TypeDomestic
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