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4 Days On Vrinda

on Board Vrinda

Kerala,commonly known as "God's own country" is one of India's most enchanting destinations. Its picturesque backwaters are a unique feature. They meander through a series of scenic canals and lakes.Vrinda takes you a journey through these tranquil waterways. Enjoy beautiful scenery in an tmosphere of luxury and comfort.

Day

Activity

Location

Arrival at Alleppey Canal, Board at the Vrinda whole day at your leisure.

Vrinda

On Request

Day free for leisure.

Alleppey

Kayaloram Heritage Lake Resort

Palm Grove Lake Resort

Raheem Residency Alleppey

On Request

Day free for Leisue.

Alleppey

Kayaloram Heritage Lake Resort

Palm Grove Lake Resort

Raheem Residency Alleppey

On Request

Morning Vrinda reached Vembanad Lake Jetty. After that proceed to Cochin. After that catch your flight for your home town.

Cochin

Trident Hilton Cochin

Taj Residency Ernakulam Cochin Hotel Kochi

Casino Hotel

On Request

Price (luxury option):Price on Request
For business and first class upgrades on international and domestic flights please
contact us.

Price is based on two people sharing and includes: International flights from UK, all domestic travel, hotel accommodation, Local English speaking guide, Sightseeing at monuments mentioned.

Day 1 Arrival

At 1 p.m., once all guests are on board, Vrinda sets sail along the main waterway on Vembanad Lake and enters the Alleppey canal.Lunch will be served on board.The cruiser sails along the scenic waterways for four hours and returns to the Vembanad Lake in time to watch the sunset. Later in the evening, guests enjoy a performance of the highly ritualized ?Kathakali? dance which tells stories from the ancient Hindu epics - Ramayana and Mahabarata. Performances begin with the application of elaborate makeup which is based in traditional Ayurvedic principles.The vessel will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty.Dinner on board.

Day 2 On board Vrinda, with a rice boat excursion

At 7 a.m., Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head South, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board.The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba river through the Alleppey canal.Sailing through scenic backwaters, guests can observe life along these ?water highways? while passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level.The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred to a traditional rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections of the backwaters.For the next few hours, guests will observe and experience a way of life unique to this region, accompanied by a guide. This section of the cruise includes a visit to the half-statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi and a traditional Kerala tharavad (family residence). Later in the day, guests return to Motor Vessel Vrinda where lunch will be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the backwaters on the way back to Alleppey, known as the ?Venice of the East?. Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty.Dinner on board.

Day 3 On board Vrinda, with a rice boat excursion

At 7 a.m. Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head South, past Kanjippadam.Vrinda will anchor near Chambakulam where guests will transfer onto the rice boat once again for a pre-lunch sightseeing excursion.Guests will visit St. Mary?s Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721 and Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram ? a 100-year old Hindu temple to Mother Goddess - at Nedumudy.Guests can also explore the Chambakulam snake boat yard, which displays one of the traditional long snake boats used in races. To further the understanding and appreciation of this experience, a qualified guide will be present on board for the full day. After cruising through the backwaters in the afternoon, Motor Vessel Vrinda will return to Vembanad Lake, where guests can enjoy a ?Mohiniattam? recital on board. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress'. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions.Dinner on board.

Day 4 Departure

At 8 a.m. Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail North along the main waterway channel on the Vembanad Lake. Breakfast will be served on board following which the vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. Guests will check out at 10.00 hours and will be transported by air-conditioned vehicle back to Cochin.

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