Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered: Cochin - Periyar
- Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day 1: CochinArrive Cochin. Transfer to 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
2: 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
Day 3 : Periyar - MunnarEarly 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.
Day
4: MunnarIn 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
5: 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 6: 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 unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed
by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering
delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board
the houseboat. 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
7: Alleppey - Trivandrum Morning board your 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.
Day 8: Trivandrum - ExcursionFull
day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland.
Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day
9: TrivandrumTransfer to airport for return flight.
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