Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

Itinerary (4 days)

• Day 109:00
  1

  Alleppey

  Pick up from Alleppey Finishing Point Jetty at 11.30 hours. Cruise through Pallathuruthy, Karimpavalavu, Karumady canal - long stretch of narrow canal - to reach Thottappally for night stay. En-route can visit Karumady Kuttan, a statue of Buddha.

• Day 209:00
  2

  Thandapara

  Cruise through Thandapara, Pullangady to reach Champakulam. Sights at Champakulam:Champakulam Church, Champakulam Chundan - the famous snake boat. Continue cruise through Nedumudy and Mancompu. Stop for walk through Mancompu village and visit Bhagavathy temple - one of the oldest temples near backwaters. Night stay at Onnamkara.

• Day 309:00
  3

  Champakulam

  Cruise towards Pulinkunnu Visit Pulinkunnu Church and local market. Proceed to Kavalam through Puthen thodu - a long stretch of narrow canal. Cruise through river flanked by paddy fields via Mangalam, E-block, H-Block, R-Block, D-Block and so on to reach Cherukali Kayal. Night stay at Cherukali Kayal.

• Day 409:00
  4

  Kuppapuram/Azhikkal

  Cruise through C-Block, Kuppapuram and Azhikkal Canal to reach Alleppey at 9.30 hours.