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Tour Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom
Tour Details
Day 01: Cochin
Arrive Cochin. On arrival our representative will assist you to your hotel where you can relaxtill afternoon. After lunch go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc.
Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
Day 02: Cochin
Kochin is popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, it is the oldest European settlement in India. Arrive at Kochi and check into the hotel. Take the city tour of Kochi; visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. In the afternoon go on a cruise of the harbour. Cochin has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. In the evening watch a Kathakali dance performance with make up demonstration. Kathakali is a unique dance form that has a 2000 year old history and more that 100 different 'mudras' or hand gestures. The Kathakali dances are based on episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabarata, the two great Indian Epics. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Cochin to Munar
In the Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel.
Afternoon Boat ride in the lake.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar
The day is free for your leisure.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 05: Munnar to Periyar
Proceed to Thekkady. Enroute see the plantations and small Kerala villages. Thekkady is also known as Periyar because of the Lake Periyar. Checkin at hotel. The river Periyar is the longest river in Kerala. This is the only perennial river in South India with clean water. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in part of the Cardamom Hills on the Western Ghats and is one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 06: Periyar to Kumarakom
Early Morning drive to Kumarakom and on arrival, switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc.
Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.
Day 07: Kumarakom House Boat
In the morning take a cruise on the backwaters in a traditional country canoes called "vanjis" and watch the activities of the local people on the backwaters. Visit the bird sanctuary. After lunch at the hotel board the traditional rice boats or "Ketuvallam" and set out on your journey through the charming backwaters taking in the tranquil beauty of God's Own Country. Spend the night on this houseboat and enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine made from fresh local produce and cooked on board.
Day 08: Kumarakom to Cochin
Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway station at Cochin for your onward journey
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