Day 01 : Alleppey
The
Houseboat tour in Kerala begins from the Pallathuruthy River to the Pukaitha
River and continues to Pullangady till you each Champakulam. After landing
at Champakulam, you will begin with the sightseeing tour including the
Champakulam Church, the Kottaram Temple and the famous snake boat - the
Champakulam Chundan. Shopping can be indulged in at the local market at
Nedumudy. Overnight stay in Munnattumugham.
Day 02 : Kovalam
After a cruise over the calm backwaters of Mancompu Village, you can visit
the Bhagavathy Temple on foot. Drift towards Kovalam on the narrow canals
lined with coconut palms - Pulinkunnu and Puthenthodu. The cruise will
give you a feel of the life on the banks of these canals rich in picturesque
views of paddy fields and Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay at Cherukali
Kayal.
Day 03 : Departure
On the third and final day of the cruise on a houseboat typical of Kerala,
you pass through C-Block, Kuppapuram and Azhikkal canals and are back
to where you began. Thus, the cruise reveals the intricate backwater system
that forms an indispensable and distinct backbone of Kerala. On a jetty
from Alleppey to Kochi or Trivandrum and then aboard the airplane from
the international airport will get you back home or to your next destination
in South India.