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A 14-Day Cruise Through Kerala: A Journey Through the Backwaters, Villages, and Plantations, Including a Day Trip to Mysore

Main features
Boat type: navire traditionnel
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 13

Cabins

Deluxe cabin - Main deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
With a surface area of 15 m², this cabin offers optimal comfort thanks to its two beds that can be pushed together, adapted to your preferences. A large window that can be opened allows you to fully enjoy the scenery while letting in natural light.
The cabin has a shower room with toilet, individual air conditioning for personalized comfort, and a hairdryer. You will also find a functional storage closet and a safe to secure your personal belongings.
Deluxe cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
With a surface area of 15 m², this cabin combines comfort and elegance. It is equipped with two beds that can be moved closer together or apart to suit your needs, as well as a bay window that can be opened to let in plenty of light and offer an unobstructed view of the river.
You will find a shower room with toilet, individual air conditioning for optimal comfort, and a hairdryer. The cabin also includes a convenient storage closet and a safe for the... more+ security of your personal belongings. 
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Itinerary
Cochin
Departures are from France, Belgium, or Switzerland on scheduled flights, with one or two stopovers... more+ depending on flight availability. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cochin
Arrival in Cochin, the largest city in the state of Kerala. Welcome and transfer to the ship. After... more+ lunch on board, depart for an orientation tour of Cochin, nestled on the Malabar Coast along the Arabian Sea. Its colorful streets, overflowing with greenery, exude an irresistible charm. Near Mattancherry Palace lies the Portuguese Church of St. Francis, the oldest European church in the country, the Jewish Quarter, and the Paradesi Synagogue. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Tour of the city of Cochin, Tour of the Jewish Quarter and Paradesi Synagogue, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cochin Vaikom Kumarakom
The ship begins its journey through the backwaters, a vast expanse of brackish water fed by some... more+ forty coastal rivers. The backwaters stretch along the entire coast of Kerala and form a network of canals, lakes, and lagoons, some natural and some man-made. Stopover in Vaikom on Lake Vembanad, the largest freshwater lake in southern India. Visit Mahadeva Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred temples dedicated to Shiva in southern India. Its spiritual significance is comparable to that of Varanasi. Lunch on board
and continue sailing to Kumarakom. In the late afternoon, a performance of Kathakali, a spectacular form of dance theater originating in Kerala. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Discovering the Mahadeva Temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kumarakom Nattakam
In the morning, stop at Nattakam and board a shikara, a small wooden boat typical of the... more+ backwaters, to reach Munroe Lighthouse. Built in 1885 and painted white and red, it guides boats through the complex network of backwaters. After lunch on board, discover Kumarakom, on the shores of Lake Vembanad, a preserved fishing village. Its natural environment has made it a bird sanctuary. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the village of Kumarakom, Visit to Munroe Lighthouse, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Nattakam Kainakary Kavalam
Stopover in Kainakary and visit to the birthplace of Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a Syro-Malabar priest... more+ canonized in 2014. The story of this saint bears witness to Kerala's Christian heritage. Lunch on board, then stopover in Kavalam, a fishing village in the heart of the backwaters, to soak up the unique local life. Walk and discover the village school and the Syrian church, a place of worship for one of the oldest Christian communities in Kerala. At the end of the day, enjoy a performance of Mohiniyattam, literally "dance of the enchantress," a sacred classical dance of Kerala. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Mohiniyattam performance, Walk and discovery of the village school, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kavalam Alleppey Thottapalli
In the morning, stop in Alleppey, the “Venice of the East,” and visit the Revi Karunakaran... more+ Memorial Museum, dedicated to Indian art, culture, and heritage. In the afternoon, depart by coach for Thottapalli and its white-sand beaches nestled among pine forests. Watch a demonstration of Kalari Pattayu, a martial art considered one of the oldest in the world, combining combat techniques, physical discipline, and spirituality. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Kalaripayattu demonstration, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Thottapalli Alleppey
A day of cruising around Alleppey, surrounded by lagoons, rivers, canals, and beaches bordering the... more+ Arabian Sea. Coconut palms, rice paddies, and water are everywhere. In Haripad, visit the Mannarasala Temple, dedicated to the worship of snakes (Nagas), which are considered protective deities
in the Hindu tradition. Isolated in a clearing, the temple is also unique in that it is led by a Brahmin priestess. Lunch on board, followed by a stop in Kuppapuram for a stroll at the pace of local life. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Mannarasala Temple, Observation of coconut trees, rice fields, and aquatic landscapes, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Alleppey Pallipuram
Stopover in Pallipuram, located between the Arabian Sea and Lake Vembanad. The village is famous... more+ for its fort, one of the oldest European monuments in India, built by the Portuguese in 1503. Visit St. Mary's Church, an important pilgrimage site in southern India, in the heart of a community whose main sources of income are fishing, coconut farming, and handicrafts. In the afternoon, the Kochi Pandaw sails to the vicinity of Cochin (Panangad dock). Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Pallipuram Fort, Visit to St. Mary's Church, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Pallipuram Cochin Bangalore Mysore
Disembarkation and transfer to Cochin Airport. Flight to Bangalore, capital of Karnataka. Upon... more+ arrival, welcome and transfer to Mysore (3 hours). Nicknamed "the city of palaces," Mysore is known for its refined culture, architectural heritage, and spectacular festivals. Mysore is also renowned for its production of silk, sandalwood, and refined crafts. Lunch en route at a local restaurant. Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay at a hotel in Mysore. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for an excursion to Srirangapatnam, a town located on a... more+ river island and formerly the capital of the Sultan of Mysore. Discover the former summer residence of Sultan Tippu, decorated with frescoes recounting the history of the struggle against the United Kingdom in the 18th century. Then, visit the Gumbaz, the mausoleum of the sultan and his family. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the opulent Mysore Palace, whose eclectic architecture is a blend of Islamic, Mughal, and neo-Gothic traditions. Continue to the famous Devaraja Market, overflowing with fruits and vegetables arranged in pyramids, spices, flowers, textiles, jewelry, household items, and more. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore. 
Included activities: Excursion to Srirangapatnam, Tour of a former summer residence of Sultan Tippu Sultan with historical frescoes, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Mysore Kushalnagar
After breakfast, drive to Kushalnagar (2 hours 15 minutes) and explore Bylakuppe, home to two... more+ Tibetan refugee camps established in 1969 following the Chinese military invasion. Visit Namdroling Monastery, the largest center for Tibetan Buddhist education in the world. Explore the Golden Temple, with its monumental Buddha statues and spiritual atmosphere. Lunch at the hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, depart for a visit to a coffee plantation to learn about the various stages of growing and processing this iconic local crop. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Discovering Bylakuppe, Visit to Namdroling Monastery, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kushalnagar Hassan
After breakfast, departure for Hassan (2.5 hours), the capital of Karnataka's religious... more+ architecture. Its name is a tribute to the goddess Hassanamba, protector of the city. Hassan is also home to the Indian Space Research Organization. Upon arrival, lunch at the hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, visit the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur. Chennakeshava is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is part of a complex of 12th- and 13th-century temples, listed as a World Heritage Site under the name "Hoysala Sacred Enclosures." Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Hassan Bangalore
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for an excursion to Halebid, the ancient capital of the... more+ Hoysala Kingdom, renowned for its medieval temples. Visit the Hoysalesvara Temple, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. This temple, part of the “Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas,” is an architectural gem, featuring
countless sculptures depicting deities in lascivious poses, embracing couples, and scenes inspired by the Mahabharata. Return to Hassan and lunch at a local restaurant. Continue the journey to Bangalore (4 hours 15 minutes). Check-in at a hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Excursion to Halebid, Visit to Hoysalesvara Temple, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bangalore
Flight on a scheduled flight with a stopover. Arrival in Paris, Brussels, or Geneva. Arrival on the... more+ same day. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Flights from Paris, Brussels, or Geneva to Cochin and Bangalore to Paris, Brussels, or Geneva on scheduled flights with stopovers (Air India, Emirates, Qatar, or KLM)
Air taxes
Domestic flights between Cochin and Bangalore in economy class (Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet)
Accommodation in a double room in a 4-star hotel (local standards) in Mysore (2 nights), Kushalnagar (1 night), Hassan (1 night), Bangalore (1 night)
Drinks on board: still water, non-alcoholic beverages, local beers, tea, unlimited coffee throughout the day, as well as wine with meals
Drinks with meals ashore: mineral water
Onboard conferences
Service charges for cabin crew
The services of a French-speaking cruise director for the duration of the trip
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Other beverages then the aforementioned
The cost of obtaining an Indian e-visa + e-arrival card for India: €94 per person at present for French, Belgian, and Swiss nationals
Travel insurance
Customary tips for guides and drivers
Guides available in other languages for groups only
Meals not included in the program
Additional information
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Tour of the city of Cochin
included
Tour of the Jewish Quarter and Paradesi Synagogue
included
Visit to the Portuguese Church of Saint Francis
included
Discovering the Mahadeva Temple
included
Visit to the village of Kumarakom
included
Visit to Munroe Lighthouse
included
Bird sanctuary observation in Kumarakom
included
Mohiniyattam performance
included
Walk and discovery of the village school
included
Visit to the Syrian church
included
Kalaripayattu demonstration
included
Visit to Mannarasala Temple
included
Observation of coconut trees, rice fields, and aquatic landscapes
included
Walk in Kuppapuram
included
Visit to Pallipuram Fort
included
Visit to St. Mary's Church
included
Excursion to Srirangapatnam
included
Tour of a former summer residence of Sultan Tippu Sultan with historical frescoes
included
Visit to the Gumbaz, mausoleum of the sultan and his family
included
Tour of Mysore Palace
included
Visit to Devaraja Market
included
Discovering Bylakuppe
included
Visit to Namdroling Monastery
included
Discovering the Temple of Gold
included
Visit to a coffee plantation
included
Visit to the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur
included
Excursion to Halebid
included
Visit to Hoysalesvara Temple
included

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