Duration: 06 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur

Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN
Cochin is an ideal place to discover the rich heritage of Kerala. Once the centre of spice trade and now the principle port on the Malabar cost., Cochin's rich and varied history bears testimony to Portuguese, Dutch and British influences over the centuaries. Vasco de Gama reached its shores in 1502. After lunch you can take an evening boat cruse around the Bolghatty Palace. You can view the picturesque Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the horizon at sunset. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 02 At COCHIN
Discover the historic town of Cochin on a sightseeing tour. The Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1557. St.Francis Church, the oldest in the region. The Jewish Synagouge built in 1568, preserve scrolls of the Old Testment in Hebrew. The Spice Market and the old Jewish Quarter are worth a visit. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 03 ON BOARD
After breakfast you will be transported from your hotel to the Vembanad Lake jetty. This 55 Km journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes. From the Vembanad lake jetty, Vrinda will sail across the Vembanad Lake and enter the bakwaters. Lunch will serve on board. The vessel will sail along these scenic waterways for four and half half hours. Vrinda will return to the Vembanad lake in time for you to watch the sunset.
Later this evening you can watch a Mohiniattam recital. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress'. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes will perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions. Vrinda will anchor for the night just off Pathiramanal Island. Enjoy dinner on board.

Day 04 ON BOARD
Vrinda will sail to the middle of the lake at sunrise. After breakfast, it will sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. The vessel will anchor at Chambakulam by mid morning and guest will be transferred to a traditional rice boat. You will explore the boat yard which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races. Visit St. Mary's Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721. return to the Vrinda for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
in the evening, catch a glimpse of a village life along the backwaters as you sail in a traditional rice boat and experience a way of life unique to this region. Visit some of the ancient temples enroute. The boat will pass through picturesque streaches of the backwaters of Alleppey, known as the "Venice of East". At Alleppey you will board Vrinda to return to the Vembanad Lake. Vrinda will anchor for the night. Dinner on board.

Day 05 RETURN TO COCHIN
Vrinda will sail to the middle of the lake at sunrise. Breakfast will be served on board. The vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. Check out at 10.00 hours and will be transported by air-conditioned coach to the hotel at Cochin.