Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered: Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
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Day 1: 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. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4 : 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 5: 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 6: 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.
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 7: 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.
