Itinerary
Cochin - 2 Kumarakom - Cochin
DAY 01 COCHIN - KUMARAKOM
Morning travel to Kumarakom, the renowned backwater destination on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals.
More about Kumarakom
Check in to your hotel. Afternoon visit nearby, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum which displays
wooden sculptures. Evening visit the nearby bird sanctuary of Kumarakom. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to many bird species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. People who visit in June and August are treated to many rare sights. This is the breeding season of the resident wetland birds such as Indian Darter, Little Cormorant, different species of egrets and herons, White Ibis, and several species of kingfishers. People also get to see the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, water duck, Siberian Cranes, parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, and wood beetles. Later check out from the hotel and proceed to your next destination. Overnight at resort.
Day 02 – KUMARAKOM SIGHTSEEING
Morning you will be taken for a Village Life Experience Tour Package. Your Journey for the village tour begins with a laid-back cruise in a country boat through the serene backwaters of Kumarakom.
Experience Kumarakom
Experience the simple life of a village. Lived out every day by Kuttappan, Sebastian, Latha, and a hundred others. Go on a day trip that takes you right into the heard of rustic Kerala. This Endeavour, which shares 95% of its package cost with the local community, has won a National Award for The Best Tourism Project. (Read more)
After the tour back to the hotel. The rest of the day spend as you please. Overnight at the hotel.
Other Sightseeing Options of Kumarakom
DAY 03 KUMARAKOM – COCHIN
Based on your return location and time we can add (optional tours) like sightseeing of Cochin, Shopping at Lullu or a trip to Veegaland water theme park.
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed transfer to Cochin airport/railway station to catch flight/train towards onward journey.
