Vaikom

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We were exploring Kochi Backwaters nearby a village known as Vaikom . Apart from Kochi , some nearby villages offer great stay .
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We were exploring Kochi Backwaters nearby a village known as Vaikom . Apart from Kochi , some nearby villages offer great stay .
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Cruising through the beautiful backwaters of Vaikom in Kerala, which is not as touristy/commercialized as Alapuzzha.

Vaikom, backwater front is a town in Kerala, South India. 
Near to Vaikom boat jetty, on the way to the public beach, are 10 sculptures, each of them reminding us of events in the historic Vaikom Satyagraha. They tell tales starting from Dalavakkunnu, where those who fought for social change were cut down and buried many years before the historic protest, to various scenes from the Satyagraha itself.
The boathouses cruising through the backwaters is the mainstay of a Kerala experience.  But to get through the narrow channels, a kayak or small boat is required. The channels are lined with houses of locals;
We navigated through these channels on a canoe with a guide where we passed by beautiful rice fields, and small islands.
One of the best parts about travelling through these backwaters is bird watching, as we made our way through the narrower channels. In addition, these tours also include stops at small-scale industries and the local market.  
The smaller boats and kayaks are definitely a more intimate and a great way to learn about the culture and lives of the locals residing in these areas.
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5 out of 5
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The price is AED 354 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
AED 354
AED 417 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

5 out of 5
Bolgatty Island Kanayannur Kerala
The price is AED 566 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
AED 566
AED 668 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark

Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark

5 out of 5
Infopark Kochi Phase 1 Campus Kanayannur Kerala
The price is AED 253 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
AED 253
AED 265 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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Anandam stays-relax in the calmness of nature-enjoy backwaters

Anandam stays-relax in the calmness of nature-enjoy backwaters

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Stay at this villa in Vaikom. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Vaikom Park and Kovalam Fish Market are located ...
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Cosy Houseboats

Cosy Houseboats

3 out of 5
Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala
Book a stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
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Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat

3 out of 5
North of Finishing Point Ambalapuzha Kerala
Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ...
Beachparadise Daycruise houseboat
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