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Arrive in Cochin and transfer to the hotel. Cochin is the commercial capital of the coastal state of Kerala, in the deep south of the nation. The city still exhibits footprints of its colonial influences from Portugal, Holland and England. Most amazing are the Chinese fishing nets along Vypeen Island. Traders brought these cantilevered fishing nets from the courts of Kublai Khan. The tour includes the Jew City with the Jewish Synagogue (built in 1568). The hand-painted floor tiles came from Canton by a Rabbi who also had trading interests. Later visit St. Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace and the unique Chinese fishing nets near the mouth of the Arabian Sea. Watch the Kathakali performance in the evening. Overnight in Cochin.
After breakfast transfer to the Backwaters Jetty to board your houseboat on the famous backwaters of Kerala. Check in from Alleppey Pallathurathy by 12 noon cruise through Kanjippadam. Reach Ambalapuzha. Visit at Sree Krishna Temple. Board back to the boat, cruise to Thottapally. Night halt at Thottapally.
Cruise starts from Thottapally and moves via Paipaddu-Mannar and reaches at Thakazhi. Village sightseeing can be arranged depending on guest preference. Overnight and all meals, onboard the houseboat.
Start from Thakazhi cruise via Champakulam-Nedumudy Munnattinmugam and reach Onnamkara for the night halt. Overnight and all meals, on board the houseboat.
Start from Onnamkara Vennattukadu QST Kayal Kumarakom to reach Kainakary. Canoe ride at Kainakary. After canoe ride board back to the houseboat cruise to Marthaondom Kayal. Overnight and all meals, onboard the houseboat.
Cruise starts from Marthaondom Kayal to move via Kuppapuram and reach back Pallathurathy. Later transfer back to Cochin airport and fly out.
Immerse yourself in the local life of Kerala by gently cruising aboard a traditional rice boat through the state’s narrow network of canals. The Rice Boat Cruise allows you to observe life on the riverbanks and lush green scenery at a steady, leisurely pace, offering a unique perspective of the region beyond conventional land routes.
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Land Portions Refund Datelines: ( Hotels, Tours services, Sightseeing tours )
| Number of days prior to Departure | Cost of Cancellation (Minimum Cancellation after booking) |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | 15% of the total tour cost |
| 119 to 60 days | 25% of the total tour cost |
| 59 to 30 days | 50% of the total tour cost |
| Below 30 days | 100% of the total tour cost |
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