Kerala Backwater Beaches
Duration : 05 Nights - 06 Days
Places to Visit : Cochin - Kumarakom
- Allepey - Cochin
Day 01 : Cochin
On arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station, you are greeted
and transferred to Brunton Boatyard in Fort Cochin.
Afternoon sightseeing of Cochin - Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St.
Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets etc. followed by harbour cruise.
Overnight at Brunton Boatyard.
 Day
02 : Cochin - Kumarakom
Wake-up at leisure to see the boats passing by for the catch of the day.
After a colonial breakfast, get ready to travel to the unique backwater
destination.
Check-in to Coconut Lagoon for an authentic experience of Kerala and its
backwaters.
Rated as one of the 25 best getaways in the world, Coconut Lagoon is an
attempt to capture the essence of Kerala experience in a unique setting.
Lunch served in the main restaurant, which resembles the old Keralan house.
Afternoon at leisure or canoe out into the backwaters and explore this
fascinating world just like the locals do. Or go fishing with one of the
simple bamboo poles the staff usually have.
By evening get back to your independent cottage to change for the sunset
cruise in the Vembanad Lake.
After the cruise, it's learning time. Learn to cook some authentic Keralan
dishes in the Cooking demonstration class organized by the Chef (You will
get the recipes of all dishes made to try it at home).
The resort gives an opportunity to see some traditional art forms of Kerala,
which is followed by dinner.
Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.
Day 03 : Kumarakom
Wake-up call by the birds from the nearby bird sanctuary and get ready
to experience yoga for your body and mind.
After breakfast, soft trek to the bird sanctuary accompanied by a Naturalist
who will identify the birds which wakes you up in the morning.
Before lunch there is enough time to visit the Village nearby.
Back in the resort for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure.
Evening engage in yet another session of Cooking demonstration and Cultural
show.
Dinner and Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.
Day 04 : Kumarakom - Allepey
After breakfast another session of Yoga, transfer by boat and then by
road to Marari Beach.
Check-in to an independent villa at the Marari Beach.
Marari Beach resort is not just the sand and the sea. It's the living
environment that surrounds it. The Marari Beach, let us be clear, is not
the place for a raucous Beach holiday. There are no real parties here.
No noisy water scooter but for those seeking to undue the stress of the
city life and experience a completely new place, it is the perfect spot.
After lunch in the restaurant, it's time to relax in the Coconut grove.
Evening will be engaged in good music, Cooking classes followed by dinner.
Overnight at the Marari Beach.
 Day
05 : Allepey
Now you are an expert on Yoga. You don't need a wake up call anymore
for the daily Yoga class.
After breakfast, explore the area and it's fishing villages nearby on
a bicycle or take a dip in the sea. The beach usually being nearly empty
except for a few other guests and the old local fishermen.
After lunch at leisure.
It will be a great idea to walk across the road to our organic farm, which
ensures that the vegetables and fruits we serve are the freshest you can
get.
You don't want to leave. Do you? This is the last chance where you can
approach the Chef for any assistance/clarifications regarding the recipes
you would have collected over the past three/four days.
After dinner, walk back to your cottage already making plans for your
next visit.
Day 06 : Allepey to Cochin
After breakfast, emotional drive back to Cochin International Airport/Railway
Station
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