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About Cochin and Alleppey

Cochin-Kochi is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Its use of cantilevered Chinese fishing nets dates to the 13th century.

Alleppey-Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city's Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake's snake boat races are a well-known annual event.

The tour explores the sights of cochin including Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, and Dutch Palace and then goes to take in the beauty of backwaters of Alleppy.

Cochin-Alleppey

Day 01	Arrival assistance and transfer from Cochin Airport/Railway Station to the hotel. Sightseeing includes Chinese Fishing Nets, St.Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, and Dutch Palace, Evening sunset cruise in the backwater of Cochin, Shopping dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02	After breakfast drive to Alleppey check into resort, and full day leisure at backwater resort.Alleppey is famous for its lovely lakes, lagoons and the fresh water rivers. It’s known as the 'Venice of the East' for its similarity to the Italian city, Alappuzha's passion play with water has made it the hub of houseboats and beaches. Over night stay at resort.
Day 03	After breakfast 12.00pm check into the House boat for Cruise; it is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters, Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. In this world of simple pleasures, you'll skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets; water Lillie’s, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and Kuttanad paddy fields. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and enjoy your evening .Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of a fish around you to say hello by waving its tail from the lake. Overnight stay in the House Boat.
Day 04	Transfer to Cochin, drop at Airport / Railway station to catch flight/train. Tour Ends

Accommodation on twin sharing basis on meal plan stated above. All transfers and sightseeing arrangements by AC Vehicle as per itinerary. Vehicle at your disposal as per the itinerary.

Services of an English-speaking driver

Driver Allowance, toll, parking fee, Night halt charges, inter- state permit and govt. applicable service tax.

Child below 5 years on Complimentary basis.

All applicable taxes.

Any other services or meals which are not mentioned in the above Includes section.

Expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephones, beverages etc

Entry fee for all monuments and places of interest if any

Airfares and Train ticket charges if any