Kochi – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Kollam – Varkala
Kerala Backwater Village Tour is a relaxing and cool adventure, cruising through the calm backwaters and beautiful villages of Kerala. With its green vegetation, serene canals, coconut trees and a very basic village lifestyle, Kerala is a place where one can experience rural life in no other place in India. This is a tour that anyone would recommend to a traveler who wishes to take his/her time, see how things were done traditionally and have fun with nature. This Kerala Backwater Village Tour will allow you to sail on the serene backwaters, spend your time in houseboats and village homestays, communicate with the locals and observe daily village life such as fishing, farming and coir weaving. This is a great place to rejuvenate because of the slow lifestyle, fresh air and scenic beauty. Travel People India has come to the rescue and can get you to visit rural Kerala and experience the real beauty of this state.
Tour Highlights
Reach Kerala and Kochi and start your Kerala Backwater Village Tour. Once checked-in, unwind and appreciate the seaside beauty of this ancient city. Visit local village regions and see typical Kerala houses, the local markets and everyday life there. During the evening, have a relaxing stroll by the sea, and observe the Chinese fishing nets. This day assists you to gradually adapt to the relaxed Kerala lifestyle, and gets you prepared for the next backwater experience.
Go to Alleppey (the Venice of the East). Take a typical houseboat and start backwater tourists. Cruise along canals and palm-trees and through little villages. See people of the place fishing, washing and performing their daily chores. Have freshly prepared Kerala food on board. This is a relaxing experience of your Kerala Backwater Village Tour as the quiet environment and slowness of the boat provide a pleasant moment.
Begin the day with a canoe adventure along small canals to which large vessels are not able to travel. This will enable you to closely experience village life and communicate with locals. Go to small houses, coir-working plants and paddies. Get to know about the traditional ways of livelihood and everyday life. Have a rustic village lunch with a village family. This day is among the most natural and real during your Kerala Backwater Village Tour as it is closely associated with nature and people.
Go to Kumarakom, a picturesque village that is situated along the Vembanad Lake. Stay at a serene homestay or resort in the midst of nature. Spend the day and relax, watch birds or do a quick walk around the village. There is also an opportunity to have a sunset view over the lake. The serene atmosphere and picturesque beauty offer the right place of relaxation and contemplation when at your Kerala Backwater Village Tour.
Visit another key backwater destination of Kollam which has remained untouched in beauty. Visit villages along the canals and see the traditional ways of fishing. Explore the local markets and communicate with villagers in order to learn about their simple life. You can also have a mini boat ride over the tranquil waters. It is a day to remember your Kerala Backwater Village Tour as the peaceful environment and hospitable people make it a special day.
Day of discovery of village life in the villages of Kollam. Get involved in such activities as fishing, observation of toddy tapping or traditional cooking. Go to local households, get to know the culture and traditions of Kerala. In the evening enjoy a cultural performance of local music or dance. This is an interactive experience and makes you associate with the life of the village and also leaves you with priceless memories of your Kerala Backwater Village Tour.
Go to Varkala, a seaside village with its beautiful cliffs and beaches. Spend the day at the beach, strolling in the local markets and having fresh food by the beach. Go to other villages in the area, and mingle with fishermen groups. This day is unique and rejuvenating in your Kerala Backwater Village Tour experience as it is the mix of village life and coastal beauty.
Take a stroll in the village or beach in the morning. Have a last breakfast with the relaxing atmosphere. The tour of Kerala Backwater Village leaves you with beautiful memories of nature, village life and culture. Take off on your next journey with a calm mind, revitalized body and with a better bonding to the simple and soulful way of life of Kerala.
