Duration: 10 Days
Destination : Kochi - Munnar -
Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
Day 01: Arrive Kochi Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and
assistance at the railway station by our representative and transfer to your
hotel.
Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat.
A
few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets
along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC
Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an
array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02: Kochi to Munnar ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr ) Proceed to
Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high
mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
Enjoy boating
in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel.
In the morning
depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic beauty &
the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing
by.
Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Overnight
at Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam
National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar - Periyar ( By Road 110 km in 3 hr. )
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
On
arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic
tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more.
Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay
at Periyar.
Day 05: Periyar Morning, after
breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit
the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice
plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on
your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up
some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 06:
Periyar - Kumarakom ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr. ) Early morning
proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the
Vembanand Lake.
The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found
nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and
estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.
The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with
aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used
for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is
navigable.
Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style
and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched
houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the
countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in
the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the
fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the
backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at
Houseboat. Day
07: House Boat Cruise Today also you will be cruising through the
backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey Disembark the boat at the reception of the
backwater resort at Alleppey.
Check in at the resort. This
resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively
villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.
Day 9: Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the
evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight at
Kochi.
Day 10:Departure Breakfast at hotel. Visit
Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the
timings of flight/train.
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