Duration:
10 Days / 09 Nights
Cochin -Munnar - Periyar - kummarakom -Alleppey - Kovalam -
Cochin
Day 01: Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed
by transfer from Airport to Hotel. Evening at 17.30hrs visit to the famous
dance drama of Kerala, the "Kathakali". This dance can be
characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very
extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha
and Ramayana. Evenings by the Chinese fishing area is very lively with the
daily fish market in here. All the live catch from time to time comes to
sale. If you are a person who like to eat fish, then you can buy very fresh
fish from here and ask the nearby restaurant to cook the same for you. Later
return to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Day 02: Cochin
After breakfast, at 08.00am proceed for sight seeing tour of Cochin
visiting - 'The Jewish Synagogue' at the heart of what is locally called the
Jew Town, 'The St. Francis Church', the oldest European Church in India,
'The Santa Cruz Basilica' originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The
Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets. Later break for lunch at a
nice hotel in the old town. Return to hotel and evening for own activities.
Overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Day 03: Cochin - Munnar
After breakfast check out from the hotel at 07.30am and drive to Munnar -
nature lovers paradise. On arrival check-in to the hotel and after lunch at
02.00pm proceed for sight seeing tour of Munnar - visiting Rajamally (home
of an endangered species of goat called Nilgiri Thar), Anamudi (one of the
tallest peaks in south India), Mattupetty Dam, The echo point - A Place with
natural echo Phenomenon and Kundale Where have boating facility in shikara
type of boats . Later return to the hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight
at hotel in Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar - Periyar
Check out from hotel after breakfast at 09.00am and drive to Periyar (also
known as Thekkady). The name periyar comes after the Dam made here by the
English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down
wild life such as Elephants, Bison, Deer and numerous other varieties of
birds. The landscape here is with very tropical and you will be surrounded
by tea, coffee & other spices. On arrival check on to hotel and at
14.00hrs leave for a guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in
various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The
guide explains & clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the
day's opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby.
Overnight at hotel in Thekkady.
Day 05: Periyar
Early morning at 06.00am you go on a Guided Jungle walk at the Periyar
tiger reserve / national park. This 03hrs walk (not very hard) is very
interesting and gives you the chance to see the wildlife life at a very
close distance. If you are lucky you may even spot the rarely sighted
leopards & tigers. Return to hotel and rest. At 15.30hrs we leave for
the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe
game in wild is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of
elephants, bison's and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and
parade along the shores of the lake just before sunrise and sunset. You can
also see also different species of apes. The golden langur monkey that lives
here is rarely seen in the rest of India. Other animals in Periyar are
otters and porcupines. Water turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on
the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and Cormorants belong
to the most important species of birds in this area. Overnight at hotel in
Thekkady
Day 06: Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast at 08.00am check out of the hotel and drive down hill
through the winding roads with stunning views to Kumarakom - a rich green,
sleepy little village on the Vembanad Lake. This village provides boating,
fishing and sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. On arrival
check into hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel in
kummarakom.
Day 07: Kummarakom - Alleppey
Check out from the hotel around 10.30am and drive to Alleppey - the land of
Backwaters. On arrival at Alleppey, you get onto a private House boat that
is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area
full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the
landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population's whole life
takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here.
They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water
that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their
necks in water. Peddlers take care of the supplies and the public transport
goes on the water. Countless water birds wait for their chance to catch a
fish. The trip goes through a wonderful area full of palm trees, rice fields
and floating water plants that surround the boat like emerald Green Island.
Overnight onboard Houseboat.
Day 08: Alleppey - Kovalam
Disembark from Houseboat at 10.00am and drive to "Kovalam beach"
which is rich with palm trees. The journey through the tropical landscape of
Kerala gives a good idea of people living in here. Kovalam beach is one of
the most beautiful seaside resorts in India. On arrival Kovalam check in to
hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Kovalam.
Day 09: Kovalam
Day leisure for own activities. Overnight at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 10: Kovalam (Depart)
Check out from hotel according to flight timing and the tour ends today
with a departure transfer to Trivandrum Airport for onward flight.
Romantic
Kerala
Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Places to Visit: Cochin - Munnar - Alleppey - Houseboat - Alleppey -
Kovalam - Cochin
Day 01: Cochin - Munnar
On arrival at the airport/railway station in Cochin, you will be met and
driven on a fascinating journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic
view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation enroute. On
arrival, check in at hotel/ resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 02: Munnar
A morning sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National
Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the
Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town
market etc. Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at
your hotel.
Day 03: Munnar - Alleppey - Houseboat
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check-in at the houseboat which will
take you to enjoy the magic of Alleppey-Kumarakom by going on a Houseboat
(Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 24 hours in your
floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the
village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy
the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner included.
Day 04: Alleppey - Kovalam
Check out of the hotel & proceed to Kovalam. Full day at leisure at
beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 05: Kovalam
Today proceed for a sight seeing Thiruvanthapuram covering Museum complex,
Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist
village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach. Over night stay at Kovalam.
Day 06: Departure Kovalam - Thiruvanthapuram
Depart as per schedule to airport /railway station for your onward journey.
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