Touring the tranquil backwaters in the God's Own Country 'Kerala' has always proved to be a magical experience for both domestic and international travelers. While the houseboat smoothly glides along, you watch the towering coconut trees lining the shores, the other beautifully decorated boats and scenes of the villagers engaged in their daily chores. Also, the Kerala backwaters tour takes tourists through all important destinations, giving them enough time to return after a brief sightseeing spree. So don't wait. Just choose any of our Kerala back waters travel options.

Day 01: Cochin - Munnar
After you arrive at the Cochin International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and driven down to Munnar, located about 135 kms away from here. Munnar is situated 1800 metres above the sea level. Here, you will see South India's highest peak, Anamudi, which rises to a height of 2695 meters. Thereafter, you will check in at the hotel in Munnar. Visit tea gardens after some rest. Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Day 02: Munnar Sightseeing
You go on a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar today. After breakfast, you leave to see the Eravikulam National Park, spread over 97 sq km. A substantial portion of this park consists of a high rolling hill plateau, with a base elevation of about 2,000 m. The topography comprises of high altitude grasslands, zigzagged with sholas. The Anamudi peak in the south of the Himalayas is located inside the park, which is home to about 26 mammal species like Gaur, Indian Muntjac, Sambar Deer, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Wild Dog, Leopard and Tiger.

Day 03: Munnar - Periyar
In the morning, you leave for Periyar, located 120 km from Munnar. This place contains the famous Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, also often called by names like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Thekkady. After checking at the hotel, you go for a brief sightseeing tour. Night stay is at the hotel.

Day 04: Periyar Sightseeing
You for a boat tour of the scenic Periyar Lake, spread over an area of 26 square kilometers, in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This lake was formed as a result of the building of the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1895. The boat will take you on a tour along the meandering contours of the wooded hills here. The permanent source of water in the lake supports the rich flora and fauna of this sanctuary. In the afternoon, you visit the spice plantations. Night stay is at the hotel.

Day 05: Periyar - Kumarakom
You will leave for Kumarakom village today that abounds in flora and fauna. This place is a well-known bird sanctuary where many exotic species of migratory birds come. Then, there is the Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala. On arrival, you will check in at a hotel. Later during the day, you take a brief ferry tour of this lake that teems with marine species like Karimeen, Shrimp and Prawn. Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Houseboat
You board the houseboat from the Kumarakom jetty in the morning. While sailing down Lake Vembanad, you pass through a maze of canals, seeing scenes of the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and local life. Since overnight stay is in the houseboat, you will have a lip smacking lunch, dinner and the next day breakfast on the boat only. The cool breeze blowing over the lake waters will have a very peaceful effect on you and slowly lull you to sleep.

Day 07: Houseboat - Alleppey - Cochin
You disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey that is also called the 'Venice of the East', because of its narrow canals and backwaters. Form here, you leave for Cochin and check in at the hotel on arrival. Go on a Cochin sightseeing tour in the afternoon. The St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace are some of the many important tourist destinations here. You spend the night at the hotel.

Day 08: Cochin Departure
In the morning, you will be escorted to Cochin airport, from where you board the flight to your onward destination.