Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days.
Itinerar : Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin.
Day 1: Arrival Cochin
Arrival Cochin, Meet our tour coordinator. transfer to hotel. Afternoon, half day sightseeing of Cochin including Asia's best preserve Synagogue, the Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India - the St. Francis Church where Vasco De Gama was originally buried. A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Cochin-Munnar (Hill Station)
Cochin - Munnar (Approx 3 hours drive / 130 k.m) Munnar a misty, lush green hill station up in the Annamalai range of Kerala, Munnar's tea gardens, some of the highest in the world, stretch up the sides of the hills and are interspersed with pockets of forest rich in wildlife. Reach and check-in to your pre-booked Resort by after noon. On your holiday , enjoy the scenic beauty of Munnar with its marvelous waterfalls, lush tea gardens and high mountains with low flying clouds. This days sight seeing can including visit to Mattupetty for boating, Kundala dam, Eco-point, Top station, Indo-Swiss cattle farm etc. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar
Munnar, once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Govt. in South India, is located at the confluence of 03 reverses the very name signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns make Munnar a popular hill resort town in South India. After noon visit to Rajamala and Eravikulam National Park. Evening is optional to visit Pallivasal waterfalls and Blossom Park. Return to the resort for a campfire dinner and over night stay. Return to the Resort for campfire dinner and Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Transfer to Thekkady, Drive through one of those most picturesque hill highways of kerala (110 kms / 3.5 hrs). Thekkady is set in the heart of the Cardamom and Pepper Hills of Kerala, This is otherwise the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar has one of the world's most fascinating Natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. Apart from the wildlife, this region harvests the best quality spices including Cardamom, Pepper and also tea. Evening go for a walk at the Periyar Wild life sanctuary and later for a boating at the periyar lake. This wildlife offers you a rare opportunity to enjoy south India's wildlife. Enjoy this boat safari on Periyar lake to view the varied wildlife of this region and Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady - Kumarakom (Backwater)
Today you will be transferred by road to Kumarakom (145 kms / 4 hrs), a charming village on the Vembanad Lake, enroute you will stop at the Kuttikanam hills just to take a spectacular view of the hills. Proceed to your island home - Kumarakom and check-in to your pre-booked Water front Resort. A land breathtakingly beautiful, peacefully serene and pristine, it offers a magical experience. Enjoy the water front and view the spectacular sunset. Activities around your resort can include bird scantuary visit, swimming, fishing, village visit, farm visit, country boat cruise etc...discover ancient and enriching ayurvedic therapies and authentic Kerala cuisine and traditional dishes. Enjoy an authentic Kerala experience. Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 6: Alleppey Houseboat
After breakfast, transfer to the Houseboat Embarkation point. The Kerala houseboats used to form an inseparable ingredient of the way of life in Kerala, this traditional boat is locally called as Kettuvallom. Check-in to the exclusive houseboat. Your private boat will be facilitated with bed rooms, bath rooms, living area, sun deck, dining and beautiful corridor. The boat will also have a Kitchen that prepares all your meals onboard. This full day cruise will include all your meals and an overnight stay on board. A Journey through the curving and winding Kerala backwaters in houseboats ( Kettuvallam / Boat House ) of Kerala is an experience of returning to nature. Full day cruise and over night stay onboard. Your houseboat will cruise regions of Vembanadu Lake, Pathiramanal island, Bird Sanctuary, R-block, Punnamada lake, Kainakari, and many other regions of Kuttanadu and Alapuzha .The boat will be anchored in the lake for overnight stay. Overnight at onboard houseboat.
Day 7: Cochin Departure
Beautiful memories of this land and an exotic holiday. After your Breakfast, Pack your luggage promising to return once again to this peace of life. In time transfer to your airport. ( 90 kms / 1 hr.30 mins) We will wait for you again and promises to deliver dreams to destinations. Bon Voyage. Service ends.
Tour Concludes!
