The journey
Backwaters of Kerala
A short, deep dive into Kerala's water world — birdlife at Kumarakom, a sunset over Vembanad Lake, and a night aboard a houseboat drifting through Alleppey's canals.
4 Days / 3 Nights
Backwaters of Kerala
Four unhurried days on the lakes and canals of Vembanad
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Departs Kochi · on your dates
Route Kochi — Kumarakom — Alleppey
Day by day
The itinerary
DAYS
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Day 1 · arrival
Arrival in Kochi → Kumarakom
Arrive at Kochi and transfer to Kumarakom on the eastern shores of Vembanad Lake. Evening walk in the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
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Day 2
Kumarakom — temple & sunset cruise
Morning excursion to the ancient Vaikom Mahadeva Temple. In the evening, a sunset cruise on Vembanad, India's longest lake.
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Day 3
Alleppey houseboat
Board your houseboat at Alleppey and cruise the canals of Kuttanad — coconut groves, paddy fields below sea level, and village life on the water. Dinner and overnight on board.
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Day 4 · departure
Return to Kochi → departure
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Kochi for your onward journey.
Itineraries flex with your arrival time, season and pace — every journey is fine-tuned before booking.
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