From Delhi: 6-Day Alleppey Backwater Odyssey with Flight

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Country: India

Duration: 6 days


Description

Embark on a 6-day road trip from Delhi to Alleppey. Enjoy a private canoe ride through narrow village canals, visit a coffee plantation, and see the hanging pillar temple in Lepakshi.
Embark on a 6-day road trip from Delhi to Kerala's backwater capital, Alleppey. Enjoy a luxury road journey with private transfers, premium stays, and a variety of activities and culinary experiences.

Day 1: Delhi to Indore – The Royal Passage
Start your journey with a private pickup in a luxury SUV with a VIP travel kit. Enjoy climate-controlled comfort with onboard WiFi and a refreshment console. Stop for breakfast at a Jaipur-style dhaba in Rajasthan.

Afternoon tea break at Shivpuri's Scindia heritage chhatris. In the evening, check in at the Lal Bagh Palace heritage property. Enjoy dinner with savory Indori poha and jaleba at Sarafa Bazaar with a food historian.

Day 2: Indore to Hyderabad – Deccan Splendor
Start the day with a sunrise photo stop at the Narmada River. Enjoy a boxed lunch featuring Hyderabadi biryani en route. In the evening, arrive in Hyderabad and stay at the Taj Krishna overlooking Hussain Sagar Lake.

Opt to take a night tour of the Golconda Fort sound-and-light show.

Day 3: Hyderabad to Bangalore – Tech Meets Tradition
Drive to Bangalore and stop at Lepakshi's hanging pillar temple. Visit a coffee plantation en route. In the evening, arrive in Bangalore. Enjoy a craft cocktail workshop at a 1920s-style speakeasy.

Have dinner at Karavalli featuring coastal Kerala flavors.

Day 4: Bangalore to Kochi – Gateway to Kerala
Drive to Kochi and enjoy a welcome to Kerala with a tender coconut. Get a spice market orientation in Kochi. In the evening, arrive in Alleppey. Enjoy a sunset arrival at a luxury houseboat.

Have your first taste of toddy (palm wine) with karimeen fry.

Day 5: Alleppey Backwater Immersion
Start the day with a canoe ride through narrow village canals. Visit coir-making and boat-building yards. Enjoy an ayurvedic massage in a floating spa.

Have a cooking demo and taste traditional sadya on a banana leaf. In the evening, watch a Kathakali performance with artist interactions. Enjoy a moonlit dinner cruise with mappila pattu songs.

Day 6: Return to Delhi – Fly from Kochi
Start the day with last-minute spice shopping at the GCDA market. Have a farewell lunch at an authentic thattukada.

Fly from Kochi to Delhi in business class.

Highlights

  • Discover the diverse landscapes of India on a 6-day road trip from Delhi
  • Enjoy a private canoe ride through narrow village canals in Alleppey
  • Visit a coffee plantation and see the hanging pillar temple in Lepakshi
  • Enjoy a cooking demonstration of traditional sadya on a banana leaf
  • Experience a Kathakali performance with artist interactions

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Journey covers 2,800km
Designed for discerning travelers
Supports local coir artisans and sustainable houseboats
Early bird bonus: Free sunset dhow cruise
INCLUDED
  • Delhi-Kochi luxury road transfers
  • 5 nights premium stays
  • Expert malayalam-speaking guide
  • All activities and entry fees
  • 18+ culinary experiences
  • 24/7 concierge support
  • Direct Kochi-Delhi business class flight
NOT INCLUDED
  • Helicopter transfer over backwaters
  • Extended stay at tea plantations
  • Private cricket match with local team

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.