The Gramam(one day program) that includes Village backwater cruise, traditional food and Local sightseeing (Pot making, coconut oil extraction, coir carpet industry, KHADI handloom weaving, Vaikom Maha Deva Temple, Church visit and village market visit) by road is being well appreciated by our foreign as well as Domestic clients.

PROGRAM

45 minutes journey from Ernakulam to a nearby village, Vaikom by car/coach. Arranging reception in a traditional house. Enjoy the life-style of the villagers and village backwater cruise through narrow canals, river, lakes& lagoon for 3 hours with a local guide. Enroute visit coconut farms, Coir villages, spices and herbal farms, bird watching and other village activities.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE

The village is 30 Kms. South east of Cochin.Since there are no industries here, the village is free from all types of pollution.The main occupation of the villagers is making ropes with coconut fiber, mat weaving with leaves of wild-pineapple collecting sand from river-bed, fishing and farming.

ABOUT THE CRUISE

The cruise starts from the narrow canals of 4feet in depth and then it enters to The main river, which is 10-12 feet deep. Since the river originates from high ranges, it is clean and not salty. The boat passes through coconut palm groves like a canopy, providing a cool atmosphere.

KEREALA TRADITIONAL LUNCH

Serving occasionally similar to the food prepared during Kerala s main festival,ONAM and Hindu marriage functions .Which is served in banana leaves with different curries like dhal, pappad, ghee, sambar, rasam, kalan, buttermilk, avieal, thoran, olan, pachady, kichady, 3 types of pickles and fries(chips), banana, payasam(sweet pudding) etc.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Conduct in a village (30 Km) away from Ernakulam - trip thru narrow Canals/River/Lake/Lagoons. Visiting different villages includes village activities. Enjoy the Kerala Traditional Lunch/Snacks

DAILY HALF DAY TRIP

8.30 A.M to 1.30 P.M 2.00 P.M to 6.30 P.M (Rs 400 Per Person)

ABOUT THE TRIP

8.30 A.M to 6 P.M (Rs 650 Per Person)