Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Garlanding on arrival, met on arrival and transfer to the 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
Morning take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,
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.
Day 02: Cochin - Munnar (150 Kms / 4 & ½ Hrs)
Early morning start a fascinating journey to Munnar. The route to Munnar offers some stunningly panoramic views of the Cardamom plantations and green carpets of tea plantations.
On arrival, check in at a pre booked Hotel or a Resort. rest of day leisure trekking around the estate.
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.
Stay overnight at hotel / resort.
Day 03: In Munnar
Morning 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.
Evening kept at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel / resort.
Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady (120 Kms /4 Hrs)
Morning proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar in Thekkady district and check in at the Hotel/Resort near Periyar.
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 wild animals lazing on the banks of Lake Periyar.
Later, come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey - Kumarakom
Breakfast at hotel, proceed to Alleppey by surface. On arrival Check-into a Houseboat (Kettuvallam),
This will take you on a magical cruise along the backwaters of Alleppey-Kumarakom. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life from close quarters. The houseboat cruise is going to be a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset and stay overnight on the houseboat.
Day 06: In Kumarakom
Morning Checkout of your houseboat in Kumarakom and proceed to a resort situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake by surface. Spend the entire day at leisure and stay overnight at the Resort.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala, which is home to local varieties of waterfowl, cuckoo, and water ducks, as well as migrating Siberian storks. Furthermore Vembanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), the 'Chemeen' (Prawns).
Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 07: Departure - Cochin
Morning proceed for Cochin airport. Depart as per schedule to the Cochin Airport, for onwards journey.
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