The day is scheduled for a rice boat excursion. Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda starts sailing from the Vembanad Lake jetty, moving southwards to Alleppey. Savor lip-smacking breakfast on- board. While the vessel is cruising on the placid backwaters, witness the daily routine activities going on along the backwater boundaries. Here are some of those of the world’s areas where farming is done below the sea level.
Later, you get transferred to a traditional rice boat that traverses through the narrow backwater lanes. You would be accompanied by a guide for the tour that is of a few hours. This leg cruise sightseeing includes a visit to the half black-colored statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi. The next visit is to a traditional Kerala tharavad family residence.
Back to The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda for lunch while it cruises through the serene stretches of the backwaters, sailing towards Alleppey, the ‘Venice of the East’. After a few hours, the Vessel is back to Lake Vembanad. Enjoy Vrinda Vadiyam, an enthralling musical fusion of classical instruments. Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty. Dinner on board.
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The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda begins sailing from the Vembanad Lake jetty, moving towards south, crossing Kanjippadam. The vessel is anchored near Champakulam where you get transferred into a rice boat for pre-lunch sightseeing. You first visit St. Mary’s Church, founded by St. Thomas in the year 1721 and then Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram – a 100-yr old Hindu temple dedicated to the local Mother Goddess of Nedumudy. Later, explore Champakulam snake boat yard, displaying traditional long snake boats that were used in boat race festivals. This is going to be a guided tour so that you can understand things easily.
In the afternoon, The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda is back to the Lake Vembanad. In the evening, enjoy a performance of Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form belonging to Kerala. It is also known the ‘Dance of the Enchantress’.
Dinner and night stay on board.
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