Kumarakom Nature Escape – Backwater, Bird Sanctuary Coconut Lagoon

1. Aroor
   Pass by
   Commencing the tour from Kochi it heads to south of Kochi 10 km reaches the small town Aroor. Aroor is famous for Marine Fish processing and exporting companies that are reputed and many.
2. Pass by
   The next small town from Aroor is Chandiroor. This town where there are a few fish markets, coir yarn cottage industrial units and backwaters. the high way is studded with elegant residential buildings and small and some what shops sell daily needs of the people.
3. Pass by
   Another small town on the way towards Alappuzha is famous for backwaters and fish farms ( Pokkali Farms, where alternated rice and fish is farmed.)
4. St Augustine Church Aroor
   Pass by
   The travel from Kochi to Alappuzha will pass through the small town of Aroor, where on the side of the National Highway we will see a magnificent Roman Catholic church, a fabulous building will be testimony to the devotion of the people to the religious life.
5. Thuravoor Mahakshethram
   Pass by
   Thuravoor is famous for the great temple of Lord Siva. A typical temple with Kerala Temple architecture with a huge temple tank. This is a live temple and will see many devotees and pilgrims come to worship through out the day.
6. Vayalar
   Pass by
   The village is remembered with respect for the famous Malayalam poet and lyricist Rama Varma. The poet will be remembered as long as Malayalee lives.
7. Thanneermukkom
   Pass by
   The village on the western side of the Vembanad lake is for a plethora of cottage industrial units making coir yarn and door mats from coconut fiber. This is the major source of income for the villagers. Also there are other jobs like clam collection from the lake fishing using indigenous method of cast net diving under water etc. this village is definitely store in stock to surprises for you.
   Thanneermukkom Bund is worth mentioning about when we pass this village. This bund or barrage across the lake is for stopping the salt water from entering the rice fields on the banks of the lake. We will have to travel on the road constructed on top of the barrage. Your one side is salt water while the other side is fresh water. Salt water is from the Arabian Sea which is down stream about 30 km. at Kochi.
8. Pass by
   Next is Aymanam the famous village where Ms. Arundhati Roy the author of "God of Small Things" booker price winning novel is born. The villagers are very proud of Arundhati Roy and her title.
9. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The destination where we will cruise in the boat is here. Kumarakom is for backwaters, lakes and lagoons. and also the bird sanctuary.
   The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal set within the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands,
10. Cherthala
    Pass by
    This is a major town in Kerala between Kochi and Alappuzha. The place is famous for large scale factories manufacturing coir products- products made from coconut fiber like yarn mats carpets and ropes.) On the way to Alappuzha from Kochi we will be able to see these factories on the national highway side.

Pickup details

Expanded Additional Pick up Information

Meeting at Cochin Port (Cruise Passengers)

Our friendly team from Excel India Tours will be waiting for you 30 minutes before your cruise ship arrives at Cochin Port. After completing immigration formalities, simply exit the terminal building. Our representative will be standing just outside the immigration exit holding a name board (pager board) with the lead traveller's name, making it easy for you to locate us.

Wir überwachen kontinuierlich die Ankunftszeit Ihres Schiffes. In case of minor delays, your pickup will be adjusted accordingly, ensuring a smooth and worry-free start to your tour.

Pickup Locations

Complimentary pickup and drop-off can be arranged from:

Kochi (Cochin)
Edappally
Thuravoor
Aroor.
Thrippunithura.
Mulanthuruthy

If you require pickup from locations farther away, such as Cherthala, Kottayam Kollam (Quilon), Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), Munnar, Thekkady, or other destinations in Kerala, please contact us before booking or immediately after your reservation. We will be happy to arrange transportation for an additional charge on mutually agreed terms.

Important Information

Please provide your hotel name and address or cruise ship name and arrival time when booking.
Wir empfehlen, einen Hut, Sonnenbrille, Sonnencreme, Insektenschutzmittel und bequeme Schuhe zum Gehen mitzunehmen.
Binoculars are recommended for birdwatching, especially during the migratory bird season (November to March).
This is a private tour, so only your group will participate, allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace.
The itinerary can be slightly customized to suit your interests and available time, subject to operational feasibility.
The tour is suitable for families, couples, solo travelers, photographers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels