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Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom -
Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day
01 : Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry
is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. 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 Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered
fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the
Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern
Naval Command of India.
Day 02 : Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa,
green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar
and check – in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the peaceful
town known for various Spice and coffee plantations. Overnight at Periyar hotel.
Day
03 : Periyar - Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar
to see wild elephants. Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala.
Arrive Munnar and check – in at hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 04 : Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk
around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western
Ghats.
Day
05 : Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam
and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer
an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.
Day 06 :
Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance before switching over
to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater
cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life.
In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat
with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy a cruise on the
backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh
water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day 07 : Alleppey - Trivandrum
Morning after breakfast disembark
from hoseboat to board land transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy
is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum
was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and
Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore,
Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady
and delightful walks. Overnight stay at hotel in Trivandrum.
Day
08 : Trivandrum - Excursion
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin,
the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekaanda Memorial which
is built about 400 metres offshore. Overnight at Trivandrum hotel.
Day 09 : Trivandrum
Morning in time transfer to the airport for return
flight back home.
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