Kuttanad is the most fascinating waterbody destination in India. The azure waters of the mighty Vembanadu Lake, floating houseboats, narrow canals and the life that sprouts on the small islands and the shores of the Lake.
Away from the noise and the busy roads, the Vembanadu Lake offers a different world altogether. Think about waking up to the rising sun beyond the horizon. Enjoy the Kerala breakfast and go for a Shikkara (small motor boat) through the narrow canals of Aleppey. Try out fishing. Get the real experience of authentic Kerala.
If interested we can arrange a full day village tour where you can experience Toddy tapping, country boat ride, coconut leaf arrangement, coir making, coconut climbing etc. Also, have your lunch along with a local family at their home.
Cochin, Kuttanad - 3 Days
Owe will welcome you at Cochin International Airport and will transfer you to the homestay at Aleppey. The homestay is on the shores of azure waters of Vembanandulake. You can sit on the edge of the courtyard dip your legs into the water flow.
Enjoy the canoe rid ethrough the narrow canals of Aleppey. See how the villagers spend their day time fishing in the river using “Ottal”.
Stay overnight at the homestay
This would be the most exciting event of the tour. Cruising through the mighty waters of vembanadu.
Have breakfast and check out from the homestay by 11:00 am. Proceed to check into a beautiful houseboat.
Houseboat is the modern version of ancient rice boats. Have sumptuous lunch on the boat. You will get to see paddy fields, coconut plantations and numerous canals necklaces the villages on the shores of the lake.
Stay overnight on the boat
How about having Kerala style breakfast. Have the famous and healthiest breakfast - Puttuand Kadala curry.
Check out by 9:00 am and proceed to Cochin for sightseeing.
Cochin is an old town on the shores of Sea of Arabia. Please visit Chinese fishing nets, Mattanchery palace, Jew Street, Princess Street etc.
By evening, we will transfer you to Cochin International Airport for departure.
You are expected to do around 230 kilometers in total. All activities mentioned in the itinerary are suitable for all age group.
