Canoeing with Village Experience in Kumarakom, Kerala
Canoeing with Village Experience in Kumarakom highlights
Immerse yourself in the charm of Kumarakom’s rural life with a 12-hour canoeing and village experience across its serene canals, all while interacting with the locals.
Watch the villagers go about their lives and engage with them in activities like toddy tapping, coir making, and coconut leaf weaving.
Spot vibrant birds like egrets, herons, and owls, as you cruise through the canals of Kumarakom which is popularly known to be a paradise for bird watchers.
Feel like a local as you go shopping for the lunch ingredients with your guide and learn to cook authentic Kerala cuisine during a cooking class.
Take in unparalleled sunset views over the canal waters as you savour deletable snacks with tea in the evening, giving the perfect end to your memorable experience.
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- If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
- If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Canoeing with Village Experience in Kumarakom overview
About Kumarakom:
Kumarakom is a peaceful village located on the banks of Lake Vembanad in Kerala. The village has become popular with its scenic backwaters and abundant bird life that inhabit the region. Besides its natural scenery, Kumarakom offers a true experience to all the tourists with its traditional villages. The tourists can interact with the villagers and observe activities like coir-making, fishing, tapping toddy, and so on. Among the most fulfilling experiences in Kumarakom is a houseboat, shikara, or canoe cruise through the canals, taking the tourists through narrow waterways, so that they can see rural houses, coconut groves, and paddy fields. Kumarakom offers a fascinating glimpse of local village life and rich culture, and this town is the ideal place to visit to relax as well as explore culture.
About Canoening and Village Experience:
Take a full-day backwater cruise in Kumarakom that provides an experience of the lively rural life and the stunning beauty of Kerala's backwaters. Your day begins at the Canoe Kerala jetty, where you will be joined by your guide and board a canoe. You will be able to paddle an individual canoe, or otherwise be seated comfortably as a local boatman takes you along quiet canals lined with swaying coconut palm trees. You will catch a glimpse of various colorful birdlife species, watch the everyday activity of toddy tappers, and see villagers skillfully weaving coir and coconut leaves. Enjoy a hot cup of chai at a local tea spot and chat with locals. After a healthy Kerala-style breakfast, you will accompany your guide to the local market to buy fresh ingredients and thus get an idea of local spices and produce. Then, attend an interactive cooking class to learn about authentic Kerala cuisine and indulge in the food you cook with your guide during lunch (vegetarian/non-vegetarian) cooked using your marketplace purchase, served on a banana leaf. In addition, you can also try your hand at fishing (on prior request), visit a toddy shop and meet residents as you taste the local brew. As the evening descends, you will cruise the quiet canals watching the ancient art of casting fishing nets while munching on traditional snacks served with tea, as the day winds down. The experience ends with a peaceful sunset that leaves you with happy memories of rural Kerala.
Activity Duration: 12 hours
Activity Timings: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM