Alleppey Round – 2 nights

An ideal way to explore the Kerala backwaters, perhaps also the finest honeymoon package in Kerala, that assures privacy, togetherness and a lifetime full of memories.

Day 1
The Alleppey Round cruise begins by 12 noon from Alleppey and proceeds to C Block Kayal, the heart of Kuttanad, where paddy is grown below sea level. After lunch proceed to Mancombu. Alight at this sleepy village and go on a village walk. Proceed from there to Onnam Kara to anchor and rest for the night.

Day 2
Soon after a Keralan breakfast, depart for Champakulam, the area known for its passion for boats and boat races. Visit the local church, walk through the streets and check out the 100ft Champakulam Snake Boat, a Chundan Vallam , a long boat with an upward snout, the replica of which is usually used for the annual boat race, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Alight onto the houseboat and depart for Karumadi through the villages of Thakazhy and Thottapally. Visit the statue of Karumadi Kuttan or the reclining Buddha and then anchor for the night nearby.

Day 3
The cruise begins again after breakfast and reaches Alleppey by 0930am.

Sights & Sounds

• C Block Kayal – the largest area of paddy cultivation in the Vembanad wetland area below sea level. A must visit / see during a trip to the Kerala backwaters.
• Champakulam – the 100ft snake boat, a Chundan Vallam, the kind used for the annual boat races, mostly the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. (Picture)
• Karumadi Kuttan – The statue of the reclining Buddha, a must visit, a remanant of the influence of Buddhism in Kerala possibly during the time of Emperor Ashoka

Alumkadavu – Alleppey - 2 nights

A wonderful, houseboat journey, starting from Alumkadavu, near Quilon in the south, to Alleppey in South - Central Kerala, covering the Kerala backwaters.

Day 1
At 12 noon, the houseboat cruise starts from Alumkadavu, a quiet village on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake, home to houseboat building yards. The boat moves through the lagoons to reach Kayamkulam Kayal, a peaceful and placid lake area. Proceed to Trikkunapuzha and visit a coir weaving  cottage industry. Proceed to anchor at Thottapally.

Day2
After breakfast depart for Alleppey through Karumadi, home to the statue of the reclining Buddha or Karumadi Kuttan as it is locally known. Visit also Ambalapuzha Temple, a few kilometres away before returning to resume the houseboat cruise.
Proceed after lunch to Champakulam; see the Champakulam Snake boat, walk through the village and the local market, then alight to proceed to Cherukayal for dinner and anchor for the night.