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Kerala Backwater tour by Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Cruiser
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Kerala Backwater tour by Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Cruiser
Kerala Backwater tour by Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Cruiser are a completely unique network of canals that run past palm-fringed rice farms and villages before spilling into the Arabian Sea. They are a self-supporting ecosystem teeming with aquatic, plant, and avian life.
Luxury Oberoi Vrinda Cruise Tour Package give you an experience of a three-night luxury cruise on Kerala Backwater tour by Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Cruiser it meanders around Vembanad Lake, Kerala’s longest stretch of backwaters. Explore the beautiful Vembanad Lake’s rivers, where local fishermen clean their catch.
Oberoi Vrinda Cruise, take in a performance of the intricately ritualized Kathakali dance and visit the Chambakulam snake boat yard, where traditional long snake boats are manufactured for competition. Take a rice boat tour across the congested canals to the Buddha statue in Karumadi and the 100-year-old Hindu temple in Nedumudy, Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram.
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Day 1: Satpura National Park -
On arrival at Bhopal railway station/airport, meet our travel guide who will be there for your welcome and thereafter take you to the Madhai range of Satpura, which is about a 4-hour drive. On arrival, check-in at the hotel/resort as per the chosen option. In the evening, we will go for a evening safari or night safari. Thereafter, return back to the hotel/resort for a relaxing overnight stay.
- Satpura Tiger Reserve Located in the south of the river Narmada, The forest of the Satpura ranges is rich in biodiversity and is inhabited by many endangered species. Keeping this specialty in mind, Satpura Tiger Reserve was declared the first biosphere reserve of Madhya Pradesh in the year 1999. The high ranges of the Pachmarhi plateau are covered by Sal forests, whereas dense teak forests are spread over its lower hill ranges. Here, 26 species of the Himalayan region and 42 species of Nilgiri areas are found. due to which Satpura Tiger Reserve also known as the northern extremity of Western Ghats.
- This large land is an important habitat for the protection of Tigers. This area is home to almost 14 endangered species, among which Giant Squirrel, Indian Skimmer, Black Bellied Tern, Leaf-nosed Bat, etc. are the specialty of the area. More than 300 species of birds are found here, including the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Malabar Whistling Thrush, and Madhya Pradesh's state bird Paradise Flycatcher (Doodhraj). Apart from this, migratory birds such as Bar-headed Geese, Pintails, Spot-bills, Spoon-bills, etc. also appear in large groups during the autumn. Eurasian otter has also been seen here in the past.
Meals: Lunch & dinner
Activity: Evening safari or night safari.
Day 2- Satpura National Park:
We start our day early with the morning safari. Early morning is the best time to look for the big cats and other predators and even Sloth Bears also. The birdlife is also very active. The undulating terrain, Denwa River, and numerous dry streambeds form the perfect setup. Post lunch we go for our afternoon safari. Overnight stay.
Activity: Morning & evening jungle safari
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3- Satpura National Park: same as day 2
Activity: Morning & evening jungle safari
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4- Bhopal drop: Today we start our day with a morning Nature walk in the buffer area and do some birding. Coming back from the walk, we have a sumptuous breakfast. and then pack our bags for the drive back to Bhopal. The trip ends.
Activity: Nature walk
Meals: Breakfast
Set sail around Vembanad Lake’s main channel and into the Alleppey canal, where neighborhood fishermen use their culinary talents to prepare the specialty of pearl spot. Arrive at Vembanad Lake in time for the sunset by taking a picturesque boat ride there. Oberoi Vrinda Cruise Tour Package will give you Kerala backwaters is one of best experience.
The highly ritualized Kathakali dance, which narrates tales from the ancient Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabarata, is performed for visitors later in the evening.
All meals freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs.
Overnight Stay at Oberoi Vrinda.
Set sail for Alleppey in the south from the Vembanad Lake jetty. Navigate beautiful backwaters while observing life on these waterways. Take a traditional rice boat through the backwaters’ more constrained areas. You will witness and participate in a way of life that is exclusive to this area for the next few hours.
During this part of the cruise, you can see the Lord Buddha’s half-statue in Karumadi. Return to Vembanad Lake and take in Vrinda Vadiyam, a classical instrument fusion.
All meals freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs.
Overnight at Oberoi Vrinda.
nchor south of Chambakulam, then board the rice boat once more for a pre-lunch sightseeing tour. Visit the 100-year-old Hindu temple dedicated to Mother Goddess at Nedumudy, Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram, and St. Mary’s Church, which St. Thomas founded in 1721.
Visit the Chambakulam snake boat yard to see one of the long, traditional snake boats used for competition. Return to Vembanad Lake and take in a Mohiniattam performance while sailing. The “Dance of the Enchantress” is another name for this traditional dance style that is unique to Kerala.
All meals freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs.
Overnight at Oberoi Vrinda.
Kerala Backwater tour by Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Cruiser comes to an end at the Oberoi jetty after a brief sail north along Vembanad Lake’s main waterway route.
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Inclusions
- Luxury accommodation in handpicked hotels
- Daily breakfast and selected meals
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa and travel insurance charges
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.)