Kumarakom Tour - (2 Nights /3 Days)
(1Nights Kumarakom +1 Night House boat)
Tour Cost : Per couple in INR
Costs of Children (between 5 and 12 yrs)
Child above 5 yrs without extra bed 15% of the above cost. Child with extra bed 20 % of the above cost.
Kumarakom Tour Includes : Note : A/c in houseboat will be full time
In case of A/c not working due to any technical faults difference between A/c and Non A/c Charges will be refunded The above cost is not valid from 20 DEC to 10 JAN Cost does not include : Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary Lunch/Dinner at hotels ,Room service , Telephone calls laundry Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.Kumarakom Tour Itinerary
Day: 01: Cochin - kumarakom
Kumarakom Tour starts On arrival at Cochin airport / Ernakulam Railway station, you will be greeted by our representative and will transfer you to Kumarakom (95 Kms / 2 Hrs) the lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in at hotel in, Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater with lovely views all around by just relaxing near the beautiful Vembanadu Lake.
Day: 02: Houseboat
Morning at leisure at resort, 1230 hrs checks in at houseboat. Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Kumarakom & Alleppey and seen in breathing green, the village slumbers by the Vembanad Lake. On cruise scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of lush green and deep blues. As the boat glider along the gorgeous green of the fringed palms the ripples in the blue water blend in to little wavelets. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and Overnight stay on House Boat.
Day: 03: Houseboat to departure
In the morning leisure on House Boat. Later at 0900 Hrs checks out from house boat after breakfast and we transfer you to Cochin - airport / Railway station. End of kumarakom Tour / services.
About Kumarakom
Situated on the east bank of the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakam is a sleepy little village, which boasts of a bird sanctuary, spread over 14 acres of land. Also considered to be the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad, Kumarakam is fast developing into a backwater destination for tourists. A cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to get a glimpse of the avian population.
An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at Kumarakom. Holiday packages on the houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms, are an out-of-this-world experience at Kumarakom. An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lillies - this is Kumarakom A picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms - An ideal getaway.
Climate
Kumarakom enjoys a well-balanced tropical climate. The lowest and highest temperatures recorded are 16.10 C and 37.80 C. There is always a cool, fresh breeze, which makes even the warmest weather readily agreeable. The South West monsoon is from early June to early August. However, slight drizzles persist till early November. Average rainfall is 1100 mm per year. The peak tourist season is from November to March.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
A trip to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary what you shouldn't miss. The best time for this is between November and March,when a range of migratory birds from Siberia make it their winter home. Some of the species include the Snake bird, Little Cormorant, Crow Pheasant, White-branded water Hen and Tree pie. Occasionally you can catch the native kingfishers setting the waters ablaze in a psychedelic flash of colours.
The night herons, the Golden-backed woodpeckers are added delights. At the fourteen-acre bird sanctuary one can glimpse many a rare bird – some of which, sadly, may not be around forever Kettuvallams : Kettuvallams are huge, tapering barges which were traditionally used to cargo rice and other goods across Kerala. It has a portion covered with bamboo and coir serving as kitchen and rest rooms for the crew. These boats are entirely built without the use of nails. Planks of jack wood are woven together with coir ropes and coated with a black resin made from boiled cashew kernels '.
Backwater in Kumarakom
Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The gorgeous green of the fringed palms ripple in the blue waters and blend into wavelets.
Details of Cancellation Charges
If booking Cancelled before
15 days – 5 % of the tour cost7 days - 10 % of the tour cost2 days - 25 % of the tour costLess than 2 days – 100 % of the tour cost
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Note : In case of A/c not working due to any technical faults difference between A/c and Non A/c Charges will be refundedThe above cost does not includes Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary Lunch/Dinner at hotels ,Room service , Telephone calls laundry Any portage at airports and hotels, tips,insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions 
Note : In case of A/c not working due to any technical faults difference between A/c and Non A/c Charges will be refundedCost does not include: Lunch, Dinner, laundry, Telephone etc at hotel, personal Entry fee during sight seeing, boat charges at Munnar/Periyar or anything, which is not mentioned in the clause "cost includes."