Picturesque Kerala

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Kochi – Athirapally (80km, 2hrs by road)

  Kochi Arrival, Athirapally Waterfalls Visit

  Arrive at Kochi Airport/ Ernakulam Railway Station and get escorted to Athirapally. Truly a magical place, Athirapally is an emerald beauty. Once here, check in at the hotel and get refreshed. Later, head for the picturesque and majestic Athirapally waterfalls. Located on the edge of the Sholayar forest range, this delight drops 80ft creating one of the magnificent waterfalls in India. Later visit a neighbouring aboriginal village, a rare opportunity or take a nature trail to the base of the roaring waterfalls. Return for overnight stay at the hotel. 

• Day 2 - Athirappally – Kumarakom (120km, 3hrs by road)

  Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Visit, Sunset Backwaters Cruise (optinal)

   After breakfast, head to the pictorial backwater destination of Kumarakom, located along the beautiful and tranquil Vembanad Lake. On reaching, first visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, a paradise for bird lovers. Serene and lovely, relish nature’s beauty at its best, interspersed with rhythmical chirping of the birds. Check-in at the hotel and refresh for sunset cruise on the backwaters (optional activity). Else settle down for a silent evening by the lake. Overnight stay.

• Day 3 - Kumarakom – Alleppey (50km, 1hr by road)

  Houseboat Cruise Experience

  Relish a scrumptious breakfast and proceed towards yet another stunning village in Alleppey, by the wandering turns of Vembanad Lake. Check into a houseboat. Settle down for an overnighter on the placid backwaters. Enjoy this out of the world experience of gratified atmosphere, verdant paddy arenas, pastoral village and many more scenes. As the day ends, it promises more magic. Watch water animals’ head home. Dig into local cuisine specialties on board as you cosy up for a nightlong stay on the houseboat.Where will you stay

• Day 4 - Alleppey – Cherai (85km, 1hr 45min by road)

  Cherai Beach Experience

  After breakfast bid adieu to backwaters as you venture towards the magnificent and beautiful Cherai Beach, located in Vypeen Islands. A popular picnic destination for local folks, it is highly recommended for its picturesque presence. With luscious green canopy of coconut palms and paddy fields, this sandy beach is a unique combination where both sea and backwaters enfold at the same place. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot the occasional dolphin here. Overnight stay here.

• Day 5 - Cherai – Kochi (38km, 55min by road)

  Enjoy breakfast in this beach town, relive your holiday as you prepare to head to Kochi for your journey back home. Transfer to Kochi Airport/ Ernakulam Railway Station. End of yet another holiday.