Day 01: Arrive Cochin

On arrival at Cochin you will be transfer to hotel.

One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight.  Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British.  And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.

Morning take Half day tour Cochin.

Visiting Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue,  in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls,  Mattancherry Palace,  See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.

A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.

Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Cochin – Munnar (130 Kms / 3Hrs)

Morning drive to Munnar and en-route enjoy the Cardamom hills and green tea plantations.

Munnar, Tea estates provides a panoramic view of the valley and tea plantation. The enchanting high range of lakes and streams, the low-flying clouds and the mist-filled valleys cast a magical spell, which lingers long in the memory. The hill area is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world.

On arrival check in into the hotel for overnight stay. Evening you will spend time for Elephant riding.

Day 03: Munnar - Periyar (110 Kms / 2 & ½ Hrs)

Morning take visit to Eravikulam National Park,

Eravikulam National Park, where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, and The Mattupetty Lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market. 

Afternoon proceed for Periyar by surface, on arrival check-in into hotel.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the south. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals in their natural habitat. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted here.

Later a boat ride to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During your boat cruise, you will also be able to have a good look at many spices plantations and wild animals lazing on the banks of Lake Periyar.

Stay overnight at the Hotel or Resort.

Day 04: Periyar - Alleppey

Morning you will drive to Alleppey and on arrival check- in into the houseboat.

Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater give one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc, which remains more or less unchanged over the years. Alleppey is famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event. 

Enjoy in the houseboat in Alleppey to Kumarakom. Check in to your House Boat cruise through Narrow Canals Paddy Fields and Coconut Lagoons.

Stay overnight at houseboat.

Day 05:  Arrive Kumarakom – Cochin

On arrival at Kumarakom, later drive to Cochin, on arrival at Cochin directly proceed for the Cochin airport to connect your flight onward journey.