What to do and see in Alappuzha District, Kerala: The Best Day Trips from

Are you on a small budget? Organizing a trip to India and traveling alone overwhelms you? No problem! This trip includes almost everything India has to offer: trekking in the Himalayas, living in a yoga ashram on the holy Ganges, camel safari through the desert, cooking classes, visits of lively markets, houseboat tour on the backwaters, hike through tea and spices and finally a few relaxing days on the beach! You will be received at the Delhi airport by our experienced tour guide and for the first two weeks, you will travel with him through northern India. Your guide not only familiarizes you with Indian customs but also gives you some insider tips about the people and culture of India. You will spend the last week in Kerala. During this Kerala round trip in a vehicle and with a driver you will visit the Westernghats with tea plantations, do a houseboat tour in the backwaters, take a hike through the spice forests stroll through the small alleys of Fort Kochi and relax at a beach.

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Exclusions: The Beatles Ashram entrance fee (500 rupees), Taj Mahal entrance fee (1300 rupees), Mehrangarh Fort entrance fee (300 rupees), Tea Museum entrance fee (200 rupees), Green Field Spices and Herbal Garden entrance fee (100 rupees), Optional Massage (1000 rs), optional Paragliding (3000 rs)

Private, backwaters houseboat and shikara cruise with lunch includes return transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle from Kochi, Alleppey, or Kumarakom. Depending upon the pick-up location, the total duration of the tour will vary between 6 and 8 hours, with the cruise duration being approximately 4 hours in the houseboat and 1 hour in a shikara.

Inclusions: Return transfers from Kochi, Alleppey or Kumarakom, Cruise on a private houseboat, Cruise on a Shikara, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Guide

Skip the Group ! Book a Private Tour! You are met at side of the ship with pager board of Your Name. Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably. ( your dollars are going back where it counts! )  A day cruise in a traditional houseboat exclusively booked for you. Sitting in the lobby of the house boat watch the palm fringed paddy fields and villages witnessing life of the backwater region of relaxing Kerala. On board the houseboat enjoy a local lunch with seafood cooked by the chef in houseboat for you. And  you cruise along the backwaters with nature as your backdrop.  If you prefer, the houseboat can anchor near the village for an exploration. Private round-trip transfers from Cochin Port or your hotel in Kochi are included in this package.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Traditional Lunch in the houseboat, Snacks, Professional guide, Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan, Private houseboat exclusively booked for you.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Mineral Water one bottle each per passenger. ( More is available to purchase., Soft Drinks. (Available to purchase)

Join us for this tour that offers combination of Alleppey backwater houseboat cruise with Kerala lunch on-board. Visit the Fort Cochin Chinese Nets, St. Francis Church and Basilica

Inclusions: Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Pick up /Drop from Cochin Hotel or Cochin Cruise Port, 2hours backwater cruise, Kerala Lunch on board

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Tips

Cruise along the canals of the backwaters of Alleppey in a houseboat, witnessing the rich culture and village life of South India. The calm and serene waters offer a great way to spend a lazy morning gliding past paddy fields and villages under the clear blue skies. Take lunch on board the houseboat and spend the afternoon exploring Fort Kochi, the first European township in India. Highlights • Houseboat ride on the backwaters • Scenic beauty of the palm lined waterways • Chinese fishing nets near Fort Kochi

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle , Hotel pick-up and drop-off , Buffet lunch on board the houseboat (beverage excluded), 02 bottles of mineral water per person, Local English speaking guide, Houseboat tour

Exclusions: Additional food or drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)

Alleppey backwaters – being called as Venice of the East – is one of the famous sought after destination in Kerala among visitors due to its criss cross canals, local villages on the banks of these canals, vast paddy fields and variety of birds on these fields – all these makes Alleppey backwater a perfect location for a vacation. To experience this, you need to have some sort of trip through the canals. In this programme, we are conducting this tour in a houseboat so that the guest can experience the houseboat as well as the sightseeing during the trip. During the trip, welcome drink, traditional Kerala lunch prepared exclusively for the guest on board, evening refreshments, mineral water etc are all provided.

Inclusions: The houseboat trip is inclusive of welcome drink,veg or non veg lunch & evening coffee/tea & snacks., This is a private boat and not sharing., 1 bed room private non ac traditional houseboat for the trip., AC private car for your travel from Kochi to Aleppey and back., All the expenses related to the vehicle (toll, tax, parking, permits, driver batta, etc), Houseboat inclusive of welcome drink, lunch, evening refreshments and mineral water., All the applicable taxes. No hidden costs., In case you have allergic to any particular food, it should be notified well in advance., We do not recommend buying extra fish or any other items from the local market

Exclusions: All personal expenses like camera charges, shopping etc., Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary & anything not mentioned in the above package, In case of payment made by credit or debit card service charge of 2.5% and 1% will be charged extra., Smoking in Houseboats is prohibited, guest who wants to consume liquor can bring their items and can be used in the boat

Start in New Delhi and end in Goa, the Iconic India tour is a guided train tour that takes 37 days. You will travel through Alleppey, Jaipur, Kochi and 15 other destinations in India. Iconic India is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Travel to the far-flung corners of India on this trailblazing adventure tour. In the north, ride camels through Jaisalmer's desert, lose yourself in the electric bazaars of Jodhpur, witness pilgrims performing ancient ceremonies on the ghats of Varanasi and marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Bask in the tropical southern climate, cruise along the Kerala Backwaters and come face-to-face with local customs in small rural towns. This fantastic trip finishes off on the gorgeous beaches of Goa – India's idyllic beachside holiday destination. Enjoy the freedom to be immersed in the diverse cultures of colourful, chaotic and enchanting India.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Train Tickets during trip., Local Bus Tickets during Trip., Accommodation with twin or double sharing.

Exclusions: Insurance, Entrances to monuments and camera fees, Any other specifically not mentioned in including column.

The Kerala backwaters refers to the peaceful and picturesque palm-lined network of lagoons, lakes, rivers, and canals that run inland from the coast of Kerala from Kochi (Cochin) to Kollam (Quilon). The main entry point, situated between Kochi and Kollam is Alleppey. The backwaters and houseboat have indeed become a tourism mascot of the green state of Kerala often referred because of its natural green lush beauty as "Gods Own Country". No better way to experience the city of Alleppey than by driving around and lunch in an eco friendly sustainable resort to experience the culture of this city.

Inclusions: 2-3 pax in a medium size car- sedan/ 3-5 pax in a Toyota Innova/ 5 -10 pax in an AC 10seater vehicle, Multicuisine lunch with local and international delicacies, Cochin/Alleppey/Cochin transfers by private air-conditioned car, Mineral water on board the vehicle, All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions: Expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances(flight delay/cancellation, strike/natural calamity), Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages)), Tips or gratuities, Anything not specified in inclusions