Beaches & Backwaters
Number of Days: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Routing: Cochin - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kovalam
COCHIN: St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, spice market, Chinese fishing nets & Kathakali Dance Show
ALLEPPEY: Houseboat experience
KUMARAKOM: Backwaters & Bird Sanctuary
PERIYAR: Spice plantation & nature walk
KOVALAM: Beaches
TRIVANDRUM: Padmanabha Swami Temple, Sri Chitra Art Gallery & Museum
Day 01Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin, you will be welcomed in the traditional manner and assisted at the airport before being transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Cochin has historically been a major trading port with strong links to the Middle East, Europe, and the Dutch. Its cosmopolitan heritage is reflected in its architecture and cultural diversity.
Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, followed by the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 and adorned with Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Explore the spice market and view the iconic Chinese fishing nets, believed to have been introduced by traders from China.
In the evening, enjoy Kerala’s classical dance performance, Kathakali.
Overnight Hotel – Cochin (B)
Day 02Cochin - Alleppey by surface
Drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha), often called the Venice of the East, famous for its scenic canals, lagoons, and backwaters. The region is known as the rice bowl of Kerala, with lush paddy fields and coconut-lined waterways.
On arrival, board a traditional houseboat (Kettuvallam) and cruise through the tranquil backwaters en route to Kumarakom, experiencing village life along the waterways.
Overnight Houseboat (B, L, D)
Day 03Arrive Kumarakom
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat at Kumarakom, a serene cluster of islands on the banks of Vembanad Lake. The region is known for its canals, lagoons, and rich aquatic life.
The day is at leisure to relax or visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, home to migratory and resident birds such as herons, egrets, darters, and kingfishers.
Overnight Hotel – Kumarakom (B)
Day 04Kumarakom - Periyar by surface
Drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of India’s most renowned wildlife regions, known for its dense forests, spice plantations, and rich biodiversity. The area is famous for elephants, birds, and lush vegetation.
In the evening, enjoy a guided Spice Plantation Tour.
Overnight Hotel – Periyar (B)
Day 05Periyar - Kovalam by surface
In the morning, enjoy a nature walk through the forest surroundings.
Later, drive to Kovalam, an internationally renowned beach destination with three crescent-shaped beaches. The calm waters, palm-fringed shoreline, and relaxed atmosphere make it ideal for leisure activities.
Overnight Hotel – Kovalam (B)
Day 06Kovalam
Day at leisure to enjoy the beach, water sports, or optional Ayurvedic and spa treatments.
Overnight Hotel – Kovalam (B)
Day 07Kovalam - Trivandrum Airport by surface
Proceed to Trivandrum, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Visit the revered Padmanabha Swami Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Continue to the Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery, showcasing South Indian bronzes, traditional artifacts, and paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and other renowned artists.
Our tour concludes: Caper assists with your transfer to the airport for your onward journey and thanks you for your patronage.

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