Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night or 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Alappuzha Backwaters in Kerala

1. Alappuzha Tours (One Night Cruise)

Day 1: Alappuzha - Houseboat


Highlight: Kerala Backwater Cruise on traditional houseboat
Begin your Tours to Kerala Backwaters, arranged by A India Tours, from Alappuzha. Board the private houseboat (kettuvallam) at the starting point and get familiar with the lifestyle of an average Keralite. Enjoy the view: fishing communities and coconut trees as you drift from Pallathuruthy, Pukaitha to Pullangady rivers.
En route visit the 200-year-old Champakulam church, Kottaram temple Champakulam Chundan (snake boat) and Nedumudy local markets. Return to the houseboat for dinner and overnight journey.

Day 2: Houseboat - Alappuzha


Highlight: Introduction to the traditional lifestyle of Kerala
Today you get familiar with the traditional lifestyle of Kerala people as you drift past typical coastal Kerala villages such as Chennamkery, Kainary, Pallathuruthy and Kuppapuram. On arrival at the end point of your houseboat cruise, disembark and proceed on a brief sightseeing tour. To end the tour, drive back to Cochin airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.

2. Alappuzha Kollam Tour (Two Nights Cruise)

Day1: Alappuzha - Houseboat


Highlight: Kerala Backwater Cruise on traditional houseboat
Begin your Tours to Kerala Backwaters, arranged by A India Tours, from Alappuzha. Board the private houseboat (kettuvallam) at the starting point and get familiar with the lifestyle of an average Keralite. Enjoy the view: fishing communities and coconut trees as you drift through the Pallathuruthy Canal, past Karimpavalavu village and into the Karumady canal. En route see the statue of Buddha and a Temple in Karumady Kuttan. Return to the houseboat for dinner and overnight journey to Thandapara.

Day 2: Thandapara - Champakulam Village - Nedumudi Village - Mancompu Village - Trikkunnapuzha - Kayamkulam Lake


Highlight: Introduction to the traditional lifestyle of Kerala
Today you get acquainted with the lifestyle of an average Kerala citizen. As you drift down the intricate system of canals, rivulets, and lakes, check out the tiny islets for villages. Thandapara, Champakulam Village, Nedumudi Village, Mancompu Village, Trikkunnapuzha, Kayamkulam Lake, 200-year-old Champakulam church, Kottaram temple, and Champakulam Chundan are the major attractions. Return to the houseboat for dinner and overnight stay at Kayamkulam Lake.

Day 3: Kayamkulam - Alinkadavu - Kollam



Highlight: Lake Cruise
Today you drift past Alinkadavu hamlet to the reach the world famous beach resort in Kollam. Go on a brief sightseeing tour and spend some time relaxing on the pristine beaches. Later in the day, to end the 3-day long tour, drive back to Cochin airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.